Ifthe ruler'stemperrisesagainstyou, do not abandonyour position,becausecomposureallaysgreatoffenses.
A hot-temperedmanstirsup strife,But the slowto angercalmsa dispute.
By forbearancea rulermay be persuaded,And a softtonguebreaksthe bone.
Thereis an evilI have seenunderthe sun,like an errorwhichgoesforthfrom the ruler--
"Do not be in a hurryto leavehim. Do not joinin an evilmatter,for he will dowhateverhe pleases."
