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• Until he gets something, a man will kiss his neighbour's hand, and refer diffidently to his wealth; but when the loan falls due, he puts this off, he repays with offhand words, and pleads the inconvenience of the time. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 5)

• Even if he can be made to pay, his creditor will recover barely half, and consider even that a windfall. But otherwise he will be cheated of his money, and undeservedly gain himself an enemy; the man will pay him back in curses and abuse, and with insults of honour. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 6)

• Come to your neighbour's help as far as you can, but take care not to fall into the same plight. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 20)

• But a niggardly host provokes universal resentment and people will retail instances of his meanness. (Ecclesiasticus 31, 24)

• Speak, old man -- it is proper that you should -- but with discretion: do not spoil the music. (Ecclesiasticus 32, 3)

• Speak, young man, when you must, but twice at most, and then only if questioned. (Ecclesiasticus 32, 7)

• Keep to the point, say much in few words; give the impression of knowing but not wanting to speak. (Ecclesiasticus 32, 8)

• There amuse yourself, and do what you have a mind to, but do not sin by arrogant talk. (Ecclesiasticus 32, 12)

• And note, I have not been working merely for myself, but for all who seek instruction. (Ecclesiasticus 33, 18)

• The day your life draws to a close, at the hour of death, then distribute your heritage. (Ecclesiasticus 33, 24)

• But do not be over-exacting with anyone, and do nothing contrary to justice. (Ecclesiasticus 33, 30)

• Someone who has never had his trials knows little; but the travelled man is master of every situation. (Ecclesiasticus 34, 10)