Diligence and Honesty in Commerce

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If you love sleep, you will become poor; keep your eyes open, and you'll have plenty of food.

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"Really bad stuff!" says the buyer [to the seller]; then he goes off and brags [about his bargain].

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A person may have gold and a wealth of pearls, but lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.

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Seize his clothes, because he guaranteed a stranger's loan; take them as security for that unknown woman.

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Food obtained by fraud may taste good, but later the mouth is full of gravel.

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After consultation, plans succeed; so take wise advice when waging war.

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A gossip goes around revealing secrets, so don't get involved with a talkative person.