28. My child, keep your self-respect, but remain modest. Value yourself at your true worth.
29. There is no excuse for a person who runs himself down. No one respects a person who has no respect for himself.
30. Poor people can be honoured for their good sense, and rich people can be honoured for their wealth.
31. If someone is honoured while he is poor, think how much he will be honoured if he becomes rich! If someone is despised while he is rich, think how much more he will be despised if he becomes poor!