17. It is better to eat vegetables with those who love youthan to eat meat with those who hate you.
18. People with quick tempers cause trouble,but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.
19. A lazy person’s life is like a patch of thorns,but an honest person’s life is like a smooth highway.
20. Wise children make their father happy,but foolish children disrespect their mother.
21. A person without wisdom enjoys being foolish,but someone with understanding does what is right.
22. Plans fail without good advice,but they succeed with the advice of many others.