1. The perfect of men are those who best know their own defects,
And whose passions, and avarice are most laid in chains;

2. Therefore, become intimate with the man who is perfect,
And him whose society you have found to be worthless reject.

3. Do not take an undue advantage of any one's ignorance,
Nor, for the sake of your own ease regard no one's sufferings.

4. There are many pests met with in scrutinising others,
So refrain from investigating those you can do without.