Nuggets of Wisdom

3 Any fool can start arguments; the honorable thing is to stay out of them.

23 If you want to stay out of trouble, be careful what you say.

10 An employer who hires any fool that comes along is only hurting everybody concerned.

20 Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, quarreling stops. 21 Charcoal keeps the embers glowing, wood keeps the fire burning, and troublemakers keep arguments alive.

3 The weight of stone and sand is nothing compared to the trouble that stupidity can cause.

32 Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.

32 You hurt only yourself by rejecting instruction, but it makes good sense to accept it.

10 Too much pride causes trouble. Be sensible and take advice.