Classic Moments Daily

Those who sow discord and suspicion

Providing best counsel without bias

Caring for people is a ruler's first consideration

The monstrosity of the worse ruling the better

Beware of the all-knowing

Understanding the deeds of the past

Trying to master another's house

Rubbing shoulders with the soot-stained

Covet not many things and you will obtain the rest

Wisdom benefits all

Show forbearance to a a suppliant

Leave nothing untasted

Seek those capable of speech and action

Denouncing flatterers privately while embracing such men publicly

Idleness leads to mischief

Fancying a cart before it is built

Procrastination leads to ruin

The perils of trust and mistrust

Consuming life's contents

Give willingly

Deal with neighbors fairly

Evil plans harm the plotter most

The preference of the spoken word to the written word

The importance of listening to the young

Hearkening to those who give good advice

The value of choice

Virtue is better than riches

Sharing the punishment of aggressors

Strength when together

Asserting authority

Corruption by persuasion