1. Benevolent words are not as good as the sincerity of a benevolent heart, and the benefit of the near is not as good as the benefit of the far. Kind words may be lost in words, and benefits in the near may be lost in appeasement.

2. If the children of aristocratic families have the same clothing, food, and daily life as those of poor people, they can become great people.

3. Those who show their intelligence will have poor morals, and those who are too eloquent will have poor fortune.

4. Don’t be greedy for money, don’t break promises, and be self-righteous. If you have these three things, everyone will naturally respect you.

5. People should save themselves from trouble and should not be afraid of it. People should be free from vulgarity, not artificial. You should not go with the times, and you should not follow the times.