1. Dead flies in perfume make it stink,And a little foolishness decomposes much wisdom.
10. Remember: The duller the ax the harder the work;Use your head: The more brains, the less muscle.
11. If the snake bites before it’s been charmed,What’s the point in then sending for the charmer?
12-13. The words of a wise person are gracious.The talk of a fool self-destructs—He starts out talking nonsenseAnd ends up spouting insanity and evil.