1. A few dead flies will make even the best perfume stink. In the same way, a little foolishness can ruin much wisdom and honor.
2. The thoughts of the wise lead them the right way, but the thoughts of the foolish lead them the wrong way.
3. Fools show how foolish they are, just walking down the road. Their minds are empty, and everyone knows it.
4. Don’t quit your job simply because the boss is angry with you. If you remain calm and helpful, you can correct even great mistakes.
5. Here is something else that I have seen in this life that isn’t fair. It is the kind of mistake that rulers make.
6. Fools are given important positions, while the rich get jobs that are not important.
7. I have seen servants riding on horses, while rulers were walking beside them like slaves.