Do not challenge a person who has influence; you may fall into his power. Do not quarrel with someone rich; he may bribe people to turn against you. Gold has destroyed many people and corrupted kings. Don’t argue with someone who talks too much; you will just be adding fuel to his fire. Don’t make fun of someone who has bad manners; he may insult your ancestors. Don’t criticize someone if he is already turning away from sin. Remember that we are all guilty. Never think less of someone because he is old; some of us are growing old, too. Don’t be happy over the death of anyone; remember that all of us must die.