The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.

A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.