(27)If you are a very capable person, use your capabilities for the benefit of others. Other people’s competence should not

　　be slandered.

　　Do not flatter the rich, or despise the poor. Do not ignore old friends, and take delight in new ones. When a person is busy, do not

　　bother him with matters. When a person’s mind is not at peace, do not bother him with words.

　　(28)If a person has a shortcoming, do not expose it. If a person has a secret, do not tell others. Praising the goodness of others

　　is a good deed in itself. When people approve of and praise you, you should feel encouraged and try even harder. Spreading rumors

　　about the wrongdoings of others is a wrongdoing in itself. When the harm done has reached the extreme, misfortunes will surely follow. When encouraging each other to do good, the virtues of both are built up. If you do not tell others of their faults,

　　you will both be wrong.

　　(29)Whether you take or give, you need to know the difference between the two. It is better to give more and take less.

　　What you ask others to do, ask yourself first if you will do it. If it is not something you will do, do not ask others to do it. You must

　　repay the kindness of

　　others and let go of your resentments. Spend less time holding grudges and more time paying back the kindness of others.