The Not Speaking Profitless Words 1 Words without sense, while chafe the wise, Who babbles, him will all despise. Meanings :-
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Not Backbiting 1 Though virtuous words his lips speak not, and all his deeds are ill. If neighbour he defame not, there's good within him still.
Not Coveting 1 With soul unjust to covet others' well-earned store, Brings ruin to the home, to evil opes the door. Meanings :-
Not Envying 1 As 'strict decorum's' laws, that all men bind, Let each regard unenvying grace of mind. Meanings :-
The Possession of Patience, Forbearance 1 As earth bears up the men who delve into her breast, To bear with scornful men of virtues is the best.
Not coveting another's Wife 1 Who laws of virtue and possession's rights have known, Indulge no foolish love of her by right another's own.
The Possession of Decorum 1. 'Decorum' gives especial excellence; with greater care 'Decorum' should men guard than life, which all men share.
The Possession of Self-restraint 1. Control of self does man conduct to bliss th' immortals share; Indulgence leads to deepest night, and leaves him there.
Impartiality 1. If justice, failing not, its quality maintain, Giving to each his due, -'tis man's one highest gain.
The Knowledge of Benefits Conferred: Gratitude 1. Assistance given by those who ne'er received our aid, Is debt by gift of heaven and earth but poorly paid.
The Utterance of Pleasant Words 1. Pleasant words are words with all pervading love that burn; Words from his guileless mouth who can the very truth discern.
Cherishing Guests 1. All household cares and course of daily life have this in view. Guests to receive with courtesy, and kindly acts to do.
