1 A good reputationat the time of deathis better than loving careat the time of birth.
2 It's better to go to a funeralthan to attend a feast;funerals remind usthat we all must die.
3 Choose sorrow over laughterbecause a sad facemay hide a happy heart.
4 A sensible person mourns,but fools always laugh.
5 Harsh correction is betterthan the songs of a fool.
6 Foolish laughter is stupid.It sounds like thornscrackling in a fire.
7 Corruption makes foolsof sensible people,and bribes can ruin you.