19. Just as you can see your own face reflected in water, so your heart reflects the kind of person you are.
20. Just as the place of death and destruction is never full, people always want more and more.
21. People use fire to purify gold and silver. In the same way, you are tested by the praise people give you.
22. Even if you pound fools to powder like grain in a bowl, you will never force the foolishness out of them.
23. Learn all you can about your sheep. Take care of your goats the best you can.
24. Neither wealth nor nations last forever.