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As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family.

Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.

The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.

Beware of the naked man who offers you his shirt.

When you are dining with a demon, you got to have a long spoon.

The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.

Borrow trouble for yourself, if that’s your nature, but don’t lend it to your neighbours.

Beware of the man who will not engage in idle conversation; he is planning to steal your walking stick or water your stock.

The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.

Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody.