Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.

A wise man should not divulge the formula of a medicine which he has well prepared; an act of charity which he has performed; domestic conflicts; private affairs with his wife; poorly prepared food he may have been offered; or slang he may have heard.

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

An egoist can be won over by being respected, a crazy person can be won over by allowing him to behave in an insane manner and a wise person can be won over by truth.

Wise and prudent men - intelligent conservatives - have long known that in a changing world worthy institutions can be conserved only by adjusting them to the changing time.

Fools call wise men fools. A wise man never calls any man a fool.