1. Practice deliberate forbearance, for eminence lies in nothing but such forbearance.

    And the fall of one's standing comes only from making a show of wisdom.

  2. Do not feign ignorance if you are afflicted with an ignorant man.

    For prestige is ruined only by feigning ignorance.

  3. Do not act overbearing if a fool acts overbearing.

    For overbearing conduct is the chief of men's follies.

Sol 5.6