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29 A person of great understanding is patient,
but a short temper is the height of stupidity.

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32 Better to get angry slowly than to be a hero.
Better to be even-tempered than to capture a city.

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11 A person with good sense is patient,
and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.

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23 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,
pay close attention to what is in front of you,
and put a knife to your throat if you have a big appetite.
Do not crave his delicacies,
because this is food that deceives you.

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28 ⌞Like⌟ a city broken into ⌞and⌟ left without a wall,
⌞so⌟ is a person who lacks self-control.

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29 A person who will not bend after many warnings
will suddenly be broken beyond repair.

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