1. A good reputationat the time of deathis better than loving careat the time of birth.
2. It's better to go to a funeralthan to attend a feast;funerals remind usthat we all must die.
3. Choose sorrow over laughterbecause a sad facemay hide a happy heart.
4. A sensible person mourns,but fools always laugh.
5. Harsh correction is betterthan the songs of a fool.
6. Foolish laughter is stupid.It sounds like thornscrackling in a fire.
7. Corruption makes foolsof sensible people,and bribes can ruin you.
8. Something completed is betterthan something just begun;patience is betterthan too much pride.
9. Only fools get angry quicklyand hold a grudge.
10. It isn't wise to ask,“Why is everything worsethan it used to be?”
11. Having wisdom is betterthan an inheritance.
12. Wisdom will protect youjust like money;knowledge with good sensewill lead you to life.
13. Think of what God has done!If God makes something crooked,can you make it straight?
14. When times are good,you should be cheerful;when times are bad,think what it means.God makes them bothto keep us from knowingwhat will happen next.