12. People who are proud will be ruined.But those who are not proud will be honored.
13. A person who answers without listeningis foolish and disgraceful.
14. The will to live can get you through sickness.But no one can live with a broken spirit.
15. The mind of a smart person is ready to get knowledge.The wise person listens to learn more.
16. Taking a gift to an important personwill help get you in to see him.
17. The first person to tell his side of a story seems right.But that may change when somebody comes and asks him questions.
18. Throwing lots settles arguments.It keeps the two sides from fighting.