15. Patient persistence pierces through indifference;gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.
16-17. When you’re given a box of candy, don’t gulp it all down;eat too much chocolate and you’ll make yourself sick;And when you find a friend, don’t outwear your welcome;show up at all hours and he’ll soon get fed up.
18. Anyone who tells lies against the neighborsin court or on the street is a loose cannon.
19. Trusting a double-crosser when you’re in troubleis like biting down on an abscessed tooth.
20. Singing light songs to the heavyheartedis like pouring salt in their wounds.
21-22. If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch;if he’s thirsty, bring him a drink.Your generosity will surprise him with goodness,and God will look after you.
23. A north wind brings stormy weather,and a gossipy tongue stormy looks.
24. Better to live alone in a tumbledown shackthan share a mansion with a nagging spouse.
25. Like a cool drink of water when you’re worn out and wearyis a letter from a long-lost friend.
26. A good person who gives in to a bad personis a muddied spring, a polluted well.