445
Understand a man by his deeds and words; the impressions of others lead to false judgment.
Talmud.
446
A man of feeble character resembles a reed that bends with every gust of wind.
Māgha.
447
There is no fire like passion; there is no shark like hatred; there is no snare like folly; there is no torrent like greed.
Dhammapada.
448
Commit a sin twice, and it will not seem to thee a sin.
Talmud.
449
Liberality attended with mild language; learning without pride; valour united with mercy; wealth accompanied with a generous contempt of it—these four qualities are with difficulty acquired.
Hitopadesa.
450
Inquire about your neighbour before you build, and about your companions before you travel.
Arabic.
451
Though you may yourself abound in treasure, teach your son some handicraft; for a heavy purse of gold and silver may run to waste, but the purse of the artisan’s industry can never get empty.
Sa’dī.