"Don't step over a balance beam."

"The oldest and shortest words, 'yes' and 'no,' are those which require the most thought."

"Do only those things which will not harm thee, and deliberate before you act."

"Hate and fear breed a poison in the blood, which if continued, affects eyes, ears, nose, and the organs of digestion."

"Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please."