4. Your talk shows your faults; it is like a sieve that separates out the rubbish.
5. The way you think shows your character just as surely as a kiln shows any flaws in the pottery being fired.
6. You can tell how well a tree has been cared for by the fruit it bears, and you can tell a person's feelings by the way he expresses himself.
7. Never praise anyone before you hear him talk; that is the real test.
8. If you try to be honest, you can be, and it will improve your character as handsome clothing improves your appearance.