The Sayings of the Seven Sages

Keep secrets of friends hidden.
Speak little.
Be truthful.
Be not quick to speak.
Avoid wrath.
Give ground in a controversy.
Belittle no one.
Beware of wine.
Keep in mind that you will die.
Do not associate with persons unknown to you.
Do not too quickly believe what is said.
Do not trust a conciliatory enemy.
Do not grieve over an irrecoverable loss.
Do not rejoice in the adversity of your neighbors.
Do not contend with one more powerful than yourself.
Should it be necessary, hand over your secrets to one most carefully chosen.