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 136. The firm-minded swerve not from virtuous conduct : for they know the evils brought on by such swerving.

137. The man of right conduct is honoured among men: but ignominy alone is the portion of those who fall therefrom.

138. Good conduct soweth the seed of prosperity : but an evil course is the mother of endless ills.

139. Foul words can never fall from the lips of the well-bred even when off their guard.

140. Fools may be as instructed as thou pleasest : but they never learn to conform to the ways of the Righteous.

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