حکمت شمارهٔ 14

When thou art uncertain in transacting an affair, select that portion of it which will entail no danger to thee.

Speak not harshly to a man of gentle speech. Seek not to fight with him who knocks at the door of peace.

As long as an affair can be arranged with gold, it is not proper to endanger life.

When the hand is foiled in every stratagem It is licit to put the hand to the sword.