The Book of Proverbs

Chapter 1: Action

I. A task well done fills the heart with radiance.

II. Better not the action than to cry after it.

III. Our actions shape us as much as we them.

IV. Instinct and intuition sometimes guide us more surely than plans.

V. The reward for a noble act is the act itself.

VI. Action is the quickest antidote to uncertainty.

VII. Our potential is always greater than what we accomplish.

VIII. It is not through our years that we live, but our actions.

IX. To merely exist requires little and gives little. To act, to create, to search, to expand, these demand great effort, yet energize the soul.

X. The actions of a noble soul speak louder than boasts.

XI. All of us are the sum of our actions. Our legacies are born from our works.

XII. Knowledge finds its purpose through decisive action.

XIII. Stellar actions reflect stellar minds.

XIV. In space, actions resonate louder than words.

XV. For one good act in the void, a galaxy of errors may be eclipsed.

Chapter 2: Acquisitions

I. Once you have their trust, honor it until it is broken or you end the relationship on fair terms. The latter option is preferable in the pursuit of acquisitions, for our reputations precede us.

II. Don’t expend more resources than necessary for an endeavor. Abundance should not mean abundant waste.

III. Balance family bonds with the pursuit of opportunities.

IV. Keep your sensors active.

V. Opportunity and insight are the first movements towards progress.

VI. An agreement is an agreement.

VII. A contract binds all who sign it.

VIII. A spacer without purpose is no spacer at all.

IX. Value your relationships as well as your progress.

X. A wise spacer senses opportunity.

XI. Respect family ties, but recognize and address challenging relationships.

XII. Show respect to those who lead.

XIII. Innovation thrives in competition.

XIV. Collaboration thrives in harmony.

XV. Be wary of those who display unnecessary extravagance.

XVI. A friendly face can hide sharp intentions.

XVII. Consistently valuable alliances are as uncommon as binary stars. Treasure them.

XVIII. Free advice often carries hidden costs.

XIX. The more daring the voyage, the greater the discovery.

XX. Home is where the heart is. The stars remain the final frontier.

XXI. Occasionally, declare peace to create unexpected alliances.

XXII. The Great Universe endures and integrity lasts forever.

XXIII. Rest can interfere with progress.

XXIV. Treat those in your debt with respect and honor.

XXV. Maintain professional boundaries in your pursuit of acquisition.

XXVI. Family roles carry responsibilities.

XXVII. Knowledge of new alliances is priceless.

XXVIII. Team members are the foundation of success. Support them.

XXIX. Prepare yourself fully before your negotiations.

XXX. A spaceship should travel outer space.

XXXI. Always be honest in all your dealings.

XXXII. Don’t let doubt tarnish your pursuits.

Chapter 3: Adaptability

I. Adaptability is essential to survival.

II. Adaptability is the key to navigation of the unknown.

Chapter 4: Adversaries

I. No spacer ventures far without encountering forces that oppose their progress.

II. Even from a foe can one learn valuable lessons.

III. The wise are wary of their adversaries.

IV. A single enemy can damage more than many allies can repair.

V. There is no insignificant enemy. Every adversary demands vigilance.

VII. Even the smallest threat if left unchecked can grow into a leviathan.

VIII. Our enemies force us to sharpen our wits and refine our strategies.

IX. Hostility is anger awaiting the fuel of opportunity to ignite into revenge.

X. A worthy adversary is greater than a false friend.

Chapter 5: Age

I. Age and affection cannot be hid.

II. Time bows to no one.

III. Elders think while the young act.

IV. Longevity is desired, old age is not.

V. The universe imparts both folly and wisdom in time.

VI. The twilight of beauty remains beautiful.

VII. It darkens the soul to reckon with our time only when it’s nearly spent.

VIII. Time changes, but doesn’t always improve.

IX. Few age with grace.

X. Time etches deeper in the mind than in the face.

XI. Oldness is in the heart.

XII. Time’s advance is certain.

XIII. Elders see the horizon for what it is.

XIV. Space and time impart endless lessons.

XV. An elder archon’s wisdom surpasses the youth of an apprentice.

XVI. Elders are echoes of experience.

XVII. Old age is more to be feared than death.

Chapter 6: Art

I. Ignorance is the enemy of art.

II. Art is a journey, not a thing.

III. Art falters, but nature remains true.

IV. Art is its own voice.

V. Art seeks form and hopes for beauty and truth.

VI. Art captures eternity for an instant.

VII. All artistic expressions are kin.

VIII. Art's mastery lies in its subtlety.

IX. Chance lacks the intention of art.

X. A master can craft wonders on any scale.

XI. An artist envisions reality through dreams.

XII. Every expert began as a novice. Every guildmaster began as an apprentice.

XIII. An artist’s work is his life story.

XIV. An artist’s creation reflects their soul.

XV. Deep beneath every great work of art lies a child’s wonder.

XVI. Masters distill complexity into simplicity.

Chapter 7: Autonomy

I. Aligning with the stars wrongs no one.

II. The greatest right is the right to chart your own course.

III. We are often not content to be right unless we map the errors of others.

IV. Better to navigate the stars correctly without praise than to drift astray without consequence.

Chapter 8: Beauty

I. All things hold beauty, though few perceive it.

II. Wealth can bestow beauty.

III. Beauty and honesty seldom agree.

IV. Beauty justifies itself.

V. Beauty is a natural advantage.

VI. Beauty invites envy more than wealth.

VII. Love follows where beauty leads.

VIII. Beauty and humility seldom coexist.

IX. Beauty holds the value of currency.

X. Beauty can open what is locked.

XI. Beauty is often preferred over virtue.

XII. Beauty refines and purifies.

XIII. Where the good is there will be beauty.

XIV. Beauty’s rule is fleeting.

XV. In darkness all are fair. With wealth all are charming.

Chapter 9: Beginnings

I. The start is always challenging.

II. Greatness arises from the courage to start.

III. Better not to start than to leave unfinished.

IV. Starting many tasks at once leads to few completions.

V. The initial step is half the journey.

VI. Humble beginnings rarely lead to grandeur.

VII. The start often holds the most promise.

VIII. Every beginning is modest.

Chapter 10: Belief

I. Do not believe every sight and sound.

II. True belief aligns with action.

III. Excessive belief is blind and excessive skepticism is cynical: both mislead.

IV. Desire shapes belief.

V. Gullible hearts bear heavy burdens.

VI. Utility does not determine truth.

VII. Hasty belief leads to regret.

VIII. Wisdom tempers belief.

Chapter 11: Blindness

I. To the blind, a common rock and a rare crystal are the same.

II. Better to lack sight than to perceive wrongly.

III. Partial sight is better than total darkness.

IV. Selfishness brings blindness.

V. The blind often consume unwelcome surprises.

VI. The sightless should not try to discern hues.

VII. Eyes do not see when thoughts drift.

Chapter 12: Books

I. Each opened book imparts new knowledge.

II. A book can be as significant as a war.

III. Books navigate the ages of human thought.

IV. Even fine books can’t always satisfy. Minds don’t always crave food.

V. Books can’t always give the unwise wisdom.

VI. A library outweighs a heavy purse.

VII. A new book can still carry the weight of ages.

VIII. Great books make fine companions.

IX. The most valuable books cause deep thinking.

X. It’s to a book's merit to be readable.

XI. No vessel transports like a book to distant realms.

XII. Wear your old clothes to afford a new book.

XIII. Masterpieces are built one word at a time.

XIV. A book’s destiny is shaped by its readers’ imaginations.

Chapter 13: Bravery

I. The stars beckon the brave.

II. Bravery is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.

III. Bravery often breaks its own word.

IV. Audacity often borders on folly.

V. Only the most daring act within danger’s grasp.

VI. Courage forms a strong defense.

VII. Bravery leads to either triumph or ruin.

VIII. Only by venturing into the singularity can one claim its secrets.

IX. Bravery is a virtue that never loses its luster across the expanse.

X. Courage requires not just strength, but also foresight and wisdom.

XI. Wielding a weapon is simpler than summoning true bravery.

XII. True courage endures defeat without surrendering hope.

XIII. Where bravery stands, the battle rages fiercest.

XIV. Brave hearts always find a weapon.

XV. The brave succeed where the overly polite suffer.

Chapter 14: Breeding

I. Better unborn than poorly raised.

II. Birth matters and upbringing matters more.

III. True breeding tolerates the unrefined.

IV. The vicious often spawn the vicious.

Chapter 15: Bribes

I. A bribe slips in without asking.

II. Everyone has their price.

III. Bribery and theft are brothers.

IV. Few have the virtue to resist the highest offer.

V. Honesty guards the gate while bribery slips through.

VI. A bribed tongue rarely refuses.

Chapter 16: Burdens

I. Every spacer feels their cargo is the heaviest.

II. Each traveler must bear their own load.

III. Even light cargo grows heavy over long journeys.

IV. No one feels the gravity of another’s hardship.

V. Spines adapt to the weight they carry.

VI. It is dishonorable to falter beneath a load.

VII. A well-managed burden becomes lighter.

VIII. When in doubt, assign the load to the slow, steady worker.

IX. Another’s burden always seems lighter.

Chapter 17: Business

I. A sad merchant should not run a shop.

II. One should not trade where resources are plentiful.

III. Command your trade or it will command you.

IV. Every soul trades in some way.

V. Maintain your stall and it will sustain you.

VI. High-quality goods attract eager buyers.

VII. Purchase in markets and trade locally.

VIII. Foolish buyers outnumber foolish sellers.

IX. A buyer must be vigilant, a seller confident.

Chapter 18: Charity

I. Public generosity fails in private need.

II. A single gift surpasses double promises.

III. Better death than dependence.

IV. Swift charity doubles its worth.

V. Perform kindness without expectation of payment.

Chapter 19: Cheapness

I. Avoid purchasing all that is cheap.

II. Poor-quality goods are rarely a bargain.

III. Inexpensive items usually lack quality, while quality items have a high price.

IV. Cheap deals sometimes cost a lot.

V. Frugal purchasers get poor goods.

VI. Bargains come from desperate sellers.

Chapter 20: Children

I. Children and drunks both tend to be honest.

II. An indulged child often shows little gratitude.

III. Mild scolding is preferable to deep sorrow.

IV. The young and foolish often live joyously.

V. The young and foolish should avoid sharp objects.

VI. Offspring are the wealth of the impoverished.

VII. Young ones hear much and speak freely.

VIII. Children can often absorb language readily.

IX. Young children embarrass while older ones vex.

X. Indulge a child and they will grow unruly.

XI. Joyful parents tend to have joyful children.

XII. Early influence creates lifelong directions.

XIII. Children born late sooner lose their parents.

XIV. Children often repeat what they overhear.

XV. Children learn by playing.

XVI. Disobedient children exhaust their parents.

XVII. Silent children often signal mischief or remorse.

XVIII. Children need role models more than anger.

XIX. Better a child's tears than a parent's grief.

XX. Children inherit their parents' work.

XXI. Play unlocks a child's cooperation.

XXII. Children fall for sweets, adults for promises.

XXIII. Respect guides children better than fear.

Chapter 21: Company

I. A multitude does not equal company.

II. Shared hardship lightens its gravity.

III. Company refines the mind, preventing its coarsening.

V. Company is the heart of any feast.

VI. If you journey with the broken, you may learn their ways.

VII. Spacers will always seek spacers.

VIII. He who travels with the reckless will court disaster.

IX. No voyage is long with kindred spirits.

X. A smaller crew often enjoys a richer bounty.

Chapter 22: Conduct

I. As in the ship, so on the station.

II. The essence of courtesy is: 'You first, fellow traveler.'

III. Small gestures in space can forge bonds stronger than steel.

IV. Conduct defines the spacer.

V. Etiquette in the void is a code of ethics.

VI. As the mission, so the conduct.

VII. Toxic signals disrupt harmony in the fleet.

VIII. Beware lest your office corrupts your good conduct.

Chapter 23: Confidence

I. Trustworthiness is a star that emerges slowly from the cosmic dust.

II. No one can be compelled to trust, only persuaded.

III. A crew with skill and confidence is the most resilient.

IV. True confidence arises from careful consideration.

Chapter 24: Conscience

I. Wrongdoing bears witness within the depths of the soul.

II. A troubled conscience needs no external punishment.

III. A steadfast conscience can weather any storm.

IV. A clear conscience provides a peaceful slumber.

V. A guilty conscience finds little solace in the void.

VI. Conscience guides us towards honor.

VII. A conscience at peace rests untroubled beneath the thunder.

VIII. Those without conscience are lost.

IX. The pangs of conscience can haunt the darkest corners of the mind.

X. A clear conscience is a shield stronger than any starship's hull.

XI. A guilty conscience is a venomous serpent coiled within the heart.

Chapter 25: Contention

I. The quarrelsome rarely fall silent.

II. Loudness masks the weakness of argument.

III. To argue all is to argue forever.

IV. Convincing is possible, yet pleasing is not when it is against one’s desires.

V. Undue respect towards an enemy can grant them undue leverage.

VI. Noise and fists resolve quarrels, logic resolves arguments.

Chapter 26: Counsel

I. The wise needs no counsel and the foolish ignore it.

II. A crew that ignores guidance is lost to the stars.

III. The most crucial counsel is often the least followed.

IV. Sound advice holds value regardless of its source.

V. Only those who seek direction will heed wise counsel.

VI. In space, counsel given too late is as futile as healing the deceased.

VII. Offer wisdom to every explorer, but guarantee safety to none.

VIII. Fewer words and more action will guide you to the golden path.

IX. Offer guidance to aid, not to flatter.

X. Rigid counsel in space is poor counsel.

XI. From a place of strength advice to the miserable flows effortlessly.

XII. The counsel of the foolish is void.

XIII. Don’t trust your fortune to the unwise.

XIV. Softly spoken counsel lacks weight.

Chapter 27: Courtesy

I. Courtesy unlocks the airlocks to every starship and every world.

II. Courtesy is a gift freely given, costing nothing yet enriching all.

III. Unreciprocated courtesy fades like a dying star.

IV. Do not stumble before those whose steps falter in the void.

V. The courteous learn grace even from the uncouth.

Chapter 28: Cowardice

I. To know the righteous path and refuse to walk it is the mark of a coward.

II. Fear can disguise cowardice as bravery.

III. Cowards are cruel, for their fear compels them to strike at the vulnerable.

IV. A coward dies a thousand deaths, each one a surrender to fear.

V. Cowards in uniform are but wolves in sheep's clothing.

VI. Mercy is a virtue alien to the craven heart.

VII. Many would embrace cowardice if they could only admit it.

VIII. No technology can mend a coward's spirit.

IX. Better a fool who acts boldly than a coward who hides in the shadows.

X. One coward's fear amplifies, spreading like a virus through the ranks.

XI. Cowards threaten from a distance, safe from any danger.

XII. Strength is wasted on a coward, for they lack the will to wield it.

XIII. Unable to confront their foes, they prey upon the weak.

XIV. What cowards call caution, misers call thrift.

Chapter 29: Crime

I. Crimes may find temporary concealment, but never lasting security.

II. Defending one transgression begets another, a descent into darkness.

III. Those who sow discord in the cosmos shall reap its whirlwind.

IV. Crime spreads like a nebula, consuming all in its path.

V. Transgressions known only to ourselves fade with time and reflection.

VI. Crime's dominion is fleeting, a meteor burning brightly yet briefly.

VII. One crime often demands another to cloak its shadow.

VIII. Sharing in a crime binds you to its consequences.

IX. No crime, no matter how cunningly devised, can truly escape reason's judgment.

X. Punishment serves not only as retribution, but as a beacon to deter those who would stray from the righteous path.

XI. None among us are without fault, for even the stars themselves collide and explode.

XII. Success in crime, however fleeting, is but a counterfeit of true virtue.

XIII. Who can commit a single crime and remain untainted?

XIV. To profit from wrongdoing is to become complicit in its perpetration.

Chapter 30: Curiosity

I. Curiosity is eternal.

II. Curiosity is the engine of exploration.

III. Questions are the first steps to knowledge.

Chapter 31: Danger

I. To court danger without purpose is to invite ruin.

II. Life and danger are inseparable companions on our journey through the stars.

III. Danger and delight intertwine, for it is in facing the unknown that we truly feel alive.

IV. Security and danger are close neighbors in the vast expanse.

V. The best remedy for one danger is often another, a calculated risk to avert a greater threat.

VI. Danger sparks innovation, for it demands ingenuity and resourcefulness from those who would overcome it.

VII. Danger winks at opportunity, a siren call to those who dare to explore uncharted territories.

VIII. Dangers breed fear, and fear breeds more dangers, a vicious cycle that can consume the unwary.

IX. Foreseen dangers, like approaching asteroids, are best avoided with prudent navigation.

X. Fearing danger in time spares us from future pain, a shield against foreseeable harm.

XI. Those who shun all risk never venture far from the safety of their home port, their horizons limited by fear.

XII. If a danger seems small, approach it with caution, for even a minor miscalculation can have galactic consequences.

XIII. Every individual, like a celestial body, exerts a gravitational pull, influencing those around them for good or ill.

XIV. Without danger, life lacks zest, a bland and predictable voyage through a static universe.

XV. Dangers, unacknowledged, multiply their force, like a black hole's inescapable pull.

XVI. Wise are those who learn from others' perils, navigating the cosmic sea with the charts of experience.

XVII. To face danger boldly is to win half the battle before it begins, for fear is a formidable foe.

XVIII. The dangers closest to home are often the least feared, a blindness to the perils of complacency.

XIX. Without danger, life lacks zest, a monotonous journey through a predictable universe.

XX. Beware of the unpredictable, the unforeseen, and the malice of others; for danger lurks in every corner of space.

XXI. To confront a beast, one requires tools and courage. a spacer's resolve to meet the unknown head-on.

Chapter 32: Death

I. Few discover fortune, yet all encounter the inevitable embrace of death.

II. The departed feel no cosmic chill, their journeys ended in the silence of the void.

III. Death's approach unveils the true nature of the heart, stripping away pretenses and revealing the soul's core.

IV. Dying is a burden, a struggle against the relentless pull of entropy.

V. A noble death honors a life well-lived, a final act of courage in the face of the infinite.

VI. A peaceful death ends all material concerns, a release from the burdens of existence.

VII. Death has many doors, a myriad of paths leading to the same destination.

VIII. Death is but a transition, a transformation from one state of being to another.

IX. Death is the great equalizer, stripping away rank and status, leaving only stardust in its wake.

X. Death ends suffering, a final solace for those who have endured their trials.

XI. Death opens the airlock to eternal renown, silencing the whispers of envy.

XII. Death is impartial, accepting no pleas or bribes, its arrival inevitable.

XIII. Even the healers succumb to death's embrace, for no medicine can conquer the ultimate frontier.

XIV. Fortunate are those who depart before they yearn for the end, their lives rich with experience.

XV. To fear death is to stifle life, to shrink from the unknown and limit the scope of our journey.

XVI. All who embark on the voyage of life must eventually reach its final destination.

XVII. Death offers a bittersweet solace to the sorrowful, a release from the burdens of grief.

XVIII. Dying is as natural as being born, a fundamental rhythm of the universe.

XIX. Dying is the struggle; death is the release.

XX. Death is peace, a final rest, a slumber.

XXI. The departed fade from memory, their stories lost in the vastness of time.

XXII. Few friendships endure beyond the veil of death, for the living move on.

XXIII. Death's doors stand eternally open, awaiting our final passage.

XXIV. To embrace death with acceptance is nobler than to yearn for its embrace with despair.

XXV. To live on in memory and deeds is to transcend the limitations of mortality.

XXVI. We mourn at the arrival of life, not its departure, for its potential is both a blessing and a burden.

XXVII. Death settles all accounts, a final reckoning.

XXVIII. Only the departed do not return, their journeys forever ended.

XXIX. No one can face death in another's stead, each soul must embark on its own final voyage.

XXX. A swift death, like a meteor's flash, is a merciful release.

XXXI. Born to riches, one may die in poverty, for fortune is fickle.

XXXII. A shameful death is a stain that eclipses even the brilliance of life's achievements.

XXXIII. Earth is but a grand mausoleum, a testament to the fleeting nature of our physical existence.

XXXIV. To die with grace is a final act of virtue, a testament to a life well-lived.

XXXV. The living carry the weight of memory, honoring the legacy of those who have departed.

XXXVI. Death releases us from toil and suffering, a final peace.

XXXVII. Even death can be a gift, a release from the burdens of a life poorly lived.

XXXVIII. Death overtakes all who flee, its pace relentless.

XXXIX. In death, we join the silent majority, our individual voices merged into the cosmic chorus.

XL. Death awaits us everywhere, a constant companion on our journey.

XLI. The fear of death is a greater burden than death itself, a paralyzing specter that hinders our exploration of life.

XLII. The dead live on in the memories of those who cherished them, their stories woven into the tapestry of human experience.

XLIII. Earth rests lightly on those who carried heavy burdens in life, a final solace.

XLIV. No technology, no matter how advanced, can conquer the final frontier.

XLV. A life well-lived is a nobler epitaph than any monument or inscription.

XLVI. Death unveils the truth, stripping away facades and revealing the essence of our being.

XLVII. The young may meet an untimely end, but the old must inevitably face their cosmic reckoning.

Chapter 33: Debt

I. A borrowed suit offers no true comfort.

II. Another’s attire seldom suits well.

III. Ownership is better than debt.

IV. Lenders recall debts more keenly than borrowers.

V. Having your own craft makes borrowing easier.

VI. Borrowing incurs repayment with disgrace or deficit.

VII. Borrowing breeds sorrow.

VIII. To understand money’s worth, experience borrowing.

IX. Debt is the root of misfortune.

X. Debt succeeds only once.

XI. Those bound by debt are in a trap created by their own choices.

XII. No amount of worry can repay even a fraction of a cosmic debt.

XIII. Better to slumber with an empty stomach than to awaken burdened by the weight of obligation.

IV. Debt is the genesis of both folly and transgression, a black hole consuming reason and integrity.

V. To escape debt's gravitational pull is to step onto the path of abundance.

VI. Diligent labor extinguishes debt, while despair fans its flames.

VII. Loans and debts are seeds of worry, blossoming into fields of anxiety.

VIII. Never expend the fuel of tomorrow for the journey of today.

IX. Freedom from debt is freedom from peril, a release from the shackles of obligation.

X. Speak not of my debts unless you extend a hand to help shoulder their weight.

XI. A starship's hold, brimming with borrowed resources, remains a hollow vessel.

XII. Debt is poverty's cruelest form, a relentless burden that stifles the soul.

XIII. True wealth lies in freedom from obligation, a liberation of both spirit and resources.

XIV. Debts transform the free into indentured servants, bound by the chains of obligation.

XV. A minor debt can create a debtor; a galactic debt can forge a bitter enemy.

XVI. Gratitude and debt are distinct constellations, one a beacon of appreciation, the other a weight that drags us down.

XVII. Debt burdens the honorable soul, a stain upon their integrity.

XVIII. While the ill may find respite in slumber, the debtor tosses and turns, haunted by the specter of unpaid dues.

XIX. Tears cannot wash away the stain of debt, only action and restitution can set us free.

Chapter 34: Deceit

I. Deception begets more deception, a black hole of dishonesty that consumes all who enter its orbit.

II. They offer the promise of celestial nectar, yet deliver only the sour taste of betrayal.

III. If the universe seeks to be misled, countless deceptions will arise to meet this demand.

IV. One who is fooled cannot exist without another to weave the illusion, a symbiotic dance of deception.

V. The easiest mind to deceive is often one's own, for we are blind to the flaws in our own perceptions.

VI. To outwit a deceiver brings a double satisfaction, a triumph of reason over cunning.

VII. Distrust, like a dark nebula, obscures truth, fostering suspicion and breeding deceit.

VIII. One spacer may outmaneuver another, but no one can outwit humanity.

IX. To believe oneself clever is to invite deception, a blind spot in the armor of arrogance.

X. We are most vulnerable to deception from those we cherish, their betrayal cutting deepest.

XI. To navigate the treacherous currents of deceit, one must possess vigilance as expansive as the starlit sky.

Chapter 35: Delay

I. A prudent pause, a calculated delay, can avert disaster, a course correction in the cosmic sea.

II. A deferred act of retribution strikes with greater force, justice delayed, not denied.

III. Patience, a willingness to delay, is a shield against error, allowing reason to guide our actions.

IV. Desire intensifies with delay, like a gravitational pull that grows stronger with proximity.

V. We chafe against delay, yet it is a stern teacher, imparting wisdom through enforced contemplation.

VI. We may attempt to postpone our duties, but time marches on, indifferent to our pleas.

VII. Every delay that postpones gratification stretches time, amplifying our anticipation.

VIII. He who bides his time, carefully observing the celestial dance, gathers wisdom and resources.

Chapter 36: Desire

I. Desire is a relentless engine, propelling us ever forward on our cosmic journey.

II. First, earn the trust of the cosmos; then, seek its treasures.

III. To abandon desire is to relinquish the spark of life, to become adrift in a sea of apathy.

IV. Desire often outlives accomplishment, a reminder that the journey is as important as the destination.

V. A heart unburdened by excessive yearning finds tranquility in the chaos.

VI. We truly live in our desires, not just in the milestones we achieve.

VII. Humanity is guided by its desires as surely as a starship is steered by its engines.

VIII. The unknown cannot spark desire, for it is the allure of possibility that ignites our passions.

Chapter 37: Despair

I. Despair is a treacherous advisor, leading us down a path of shadows and self-doubt.

II. Both despair and boldness, in their own ways, banish fear, one through surrender, the other through defiance.

III. Despair can cripple a lone traveler; arrogance can lead an entire crew astray.

IV. To abandon hope is to ensure defeat, to surrender to the gravitational pull of negativity.

V. Yet, despair can also ignite a hidden reserve of strength, a final surge of energy when all seems lost.

VI. Despair, like a cornered beast, can unleash a ferocious power, winning battles against all odds.

Chapter 38: Difficulty

I. They who find all tasks simple will stumble upon countless unforeseen obstacles.

II. Every challenge appears daunting until mastered, a test of skill and perseverance.

III. Difficulty is the offspring of idleness, a consequence of neglecting preparation and shirking effort.

IV. A difficulty is a mountain to be scaled; an impossibility is a black hole to be navigated.

V. Complex in theory, many tasks prove simple in execution, a testament to the power of action.

VI. A determined mind can overcome any obstacle, for willpower is a force stronger than gravity.

VII. Hardship reveals the true nature of our character, testing the strength of our resolve.

VIII. Even the simplest task becomes arduous when undertaken with reluctance, for a heavy heart weighs down the hands.

IX. The greater the challenge, the greater the glory of its conquest.

Chapter 39: Discipline

I. They are strong who master others. They are mightier who master themselves.

II. Few are equipped to pilot their own vessel without any guidance at all.

Chapter 40: Disease

I. Those who indulge in excess are often visited by sickness, a reminder of the fragility of our physical forms.

II. A disease, like a rogue comet, follows its own trajectory, leaving destruction in its wake.

III. Each season in the cosmos brings its unique challenges, a test of adaptability and resilience.

IV. Those who never experience hardship succumb most readily when it arrives, their defenses weakened by complacency.

V. Illness strikes swiftly, yet its retreat is often slow and arduous, a reminder of the preciousness of health.

VI. We take health for granted until it falters, a treasure unnoticed until lost.

VII. The truly incurable are those who deny their ailments, their blindness a greater affliction than any physical malady.

VIII. No traveler in the vast expanse can escape the twin specters of disease and sorrow, for they are companions on every journey.

IX. Confront disease at its onset, a swift and decisive action to prevent its spread.

X. To conceal an ailment is to invite its dominion, a dangerous gamble with the delicate balance of our being.

XI. The first step towards healing is acknowledging the wound, a moment of truth that opens the door to recovery.

Chapter 41: Disgrace

I. Disgrace lingers longer than empty cargo holds.

II. Where there is disgrace, in time there may be redemption.

III. The shameless are borne for the void.

IV. Those without disgrace command all the Great Universe.

V. Beware, for even the smallest fault can bring enormous disgrace if its outcome is grave.

Chapter 42: Doubt

I. An honest soul never abandons a valid question, for it is through inquiry that we uncover truth.

II. To doubt nothing is to know nothing, for certainty is often the mask of ignorance.

III. The wise are prone to doubt, for they understand the vastness of the unknown and the limitations of human understanding.

Chapter 43: Dreams

I. Comfort is the death of dreams.

II. Your dreams shape your identity as much as your actions.

III. Fulfillment comes from the desire for growth.

IV. Every visionary is a dreamer, their ambitions fueled by the fire of imagination.

V. Foolish dreams reflect a foolish heart, a mind adrift in a sea of delusions.

VI. No one can sustain themselves on dreams alone, for sustenance lies in action, in bringing those dreams to fruition.

VII. The more we surrender to fanciful visions, the less we believe in the power of reality.

Chapter 44: Drive

I. Ambition thrives in every corner of the universe.

II. Drive follows its own path.

III. Drive squanders what greed amassed.

IV. Aiming for stars surpasses reaching for branches.

V. Meager goals signal insignificance.

VI. In the ascent, the steps taken fade from notice.

VII. Drive begins in humility.

VIII. Even the smallest spark can aspire to greatness.

Chapter 45: Drunkenness

I. Intoxication unleashes the tongue, revealing secrets best kept hidden in the depths of the mind.

II. The most potent deterrent to excess is to witness its consequences, to see a fellow spacer lost in the haze of indulgence.

III. A mind clouded by intoxication is easily swayed, a puppet dancing to the tune of impulse.

IV. Let those consumed by excess run their course; their own folly will bring them crashing back to reality.

V. What the sober heart conceals, the intoxicated mind reveals, a dangerous breach in the airlock of discretion.

VI. Drunkenness is a self-inflicted madness, a temporary surrender to the allure of oblivion.

Chapter 46: Eating

I. Under the shadow of the death food remains necessary fuel.

II. Better to exercise patience for a nutritious meal than to require a doctor.

III. Excess at the table has claimed many lives.

IV. Whether feasting or fasting, begin each meal with gratitude, for our sustenance is a gift from the universe.

V. Eat to nourish both body and mind, for wisdom requires sustenance as much as flesh does.

VI. Those who indulge in constant excess never truly savor the richness of a well-prepared meal.

VII. Even the laziest find energy at the table.

VIII. A shared meal, seasoned with joy and camaraderie, is a banquet for the soul.

IX. Love for food is a universal language, a bond that unites all travelers.

X. To extend your voyage, practice restraint at the table.

XI. Pause before your hunger is fully satisfied.

XII. Troubled meals disrupt digestion.

XIII. Moderation is a virtue on any journey.

XIV. To savor the heart of wisdom, one must crack open the shell of ignorance.

XV. Those who overindulge know not the true art of eating, for they are slaves to their appetites.

XVI. The rich feast when they choose. The poor feast when they can.

Chapter 47: Education

I. Some minds, despite instruction, remain bound by the gravity of their limitations.

II. Better to invest in academies for the young than to construct prisons for the unreformed.

III. Genius untempered by knowledge is like a lifeless moon, its potential unrealized.

IV. A mind cultivated by knowledge is a treasure more valuable than any asteroid's riches.

V. Respect for the learner is the fertile soil in which wisdom takes root.

VI. Education sculpts the mind.

VII. Nature's raw power surpasses even the most meticulous instruction.

VIII. Excessive knowledge can hinder as readily as ignorance.

IX. Education guides in times of prosperity and shields in times of difficulty.

X. A society flourishes when its youth pursue knowledge to inherit the legacy and common endowments of previous generations of humankind.

XI. Only those with knowledge are truly free to chart their own course.

XII. Education is the key that unlocks the vault of treasures.

XIII. Only those shrouded in ignorance scorn the illuminating power of knowledge.

Chapter 48: Evil

I. Those who harbor darkness within leave a trail of destruction wherever they travel, a blight upon the Great Universe.

II. Corruption, like a radiation leak, contaminates all it touches, warping the fabric of a just society.

III. A twisted mind, like a barren asteroid, yields no fruit, only the emptiness of greed and malice.

IV. A malicious heart wields no tool for good. Their every action is a perversion of purpose.

V. Some souls are impervious to the light of reason and their hearts are hardened against any compassion.

VI. Evil conduct is a toxic seed, sown in the fertile ground of fear and ignorance, blossoming into misery and destruction.

VII. Distant goodness holds less allure than nearby evil, a reminder to confront darkness before it consumes us.

VIII. The path to evil is easy. It’s a slippery slope that can doom the most well-intentioned.

IX. Evil is born from thoughtlessness as readily as from malice, a reminder to consider the consequences of our actions.

X. Those who seek darkness shall reap its bitter harvest. In this way the scales are balanced.

XI. We create the evil we endure through our choices, our actions shaping the world around us.

XII. Only the craven take pleasure in the suffering of others and their hearts are devoid of kindness

XIII. One act of malice can unleash a cascade of consequences, spreading darkness like a shock wave.

XIV. Evil may achieve temporary victories, but it can never truly conquer, for the light of truth and justice always endures in humankind.

XV. To commit a wrong to right a wrong is to perpetuate the cycle of darkness, a path that leads only to further suffering.

XVI. The greater the evil, the greater the need for calm resolve. Be a light among the darkness. You must carry the torch through the shadows.

XVII. No moment is too brief for those driven by evil to inflict harm. Stand tall against the forces of darkness.

XVIII. Those who unleash great evils are often those best equipped to undo them, for they understand the mechanisms of destruction.

XIX. A life consumed by wickedness is a living death, a soul extinguished long before the body's demise.

Chapter 49: Failure

I. Failure, though bitter, can be a potent teacher, guiding us towards the path of success.

II. A brave heart endures defeat without losing its fire, for resilience is forged in the crucible of adversity.

III. Youth, in its boundless optimism, sees no limits, believing all goals attainable, all dreams within reach.

IV. To stumble in pursuit of a grand vision is to taste the bitterness of despair, yet also to learn the strength of perseverance.

V. Those who set modest goals may experience fewer setbacks, but their accomplishments will cast smaller shadows in the universe.

VI. Not every fall signals defeat; some are merely course corrections, opportunities to reorient ourselves towards our destination.

VII. Hasty ambition, like a meteor's trajectory, often culminates in a sudden and dramatic crash.

VIII. Those who fail and remain broken have learned nothing from their trials, their spirits extinguished by defeat.

IX. Achieving greatness demands effort and perseverance. Failure is easier, but its rewards are hollow.

X. When a mighty structure crumbles, many will stand ready to condemn its demise, yet few will offer a hand to rebuild.

XI. To dare is to approach the possibility of failure, a calculated risk that is necessary on the path to greatness.

XII. Not every tremor signifies collapse, some are merely tests of resilience, shaking us, but not breaking us.

Chapter 50: Fame

I. Fame is a double-edged sword, attracting jealousy when earned through merit and shame when gained through deceit.

II. Fame magnifies both virtues and flaws. It becomes a lens for every action.

III. Fame is but a whisper, a fleeting echo of admiration, dependent on the fickle whims of the masses.

IV. Fame's allure shows the human capacity for both admiration and gullibility.

V. To crave fame is to grasp for vacuum. Beware the desire to be famous, which can become hunger for empty acclaim.

VI. Fame is unpredictable, granting its favor on some while ignoring the merits of others.

VII. Fame arrives unexpectedly, a consequence of dedication to a higher purpose. It should not be a goal sought for its own sake.

VIII. Fame’s brilliance fades with the passage of time, reminding us of the impermanence of all.

Chapter 51: Fault

I. A fault uncorrected is a fault repeated.

II. Everyone blames their faults on the times.

III. Faultless to a fault is to drift to the void.

IV. Faults are thick where loyalty is scarce.

V. Faults are revealed in the light of the nearest star.

VI. Only the dead are without fault.

VII. In every fault lies a miscalculation.

VIII. People despise faults they do not commit.

IX. The greatest fault is to be aware of none.

X. Those who search only for faults often find nothing else.

XI. The fault of another is useful knowledge to the sharp-minded.

XII. Who desires a faultless ship must go without one.

XIII. Let your faults be hidden by their nearness to virtue.

Chapter 52: Fear

I. Fear can be the guardian of the crew and the spark of bravery.

II. They who fear you aboard, will resent you absent.

III. Fear can cause cruelty.

IV. Fear can eclipse love.

V. Fear is ignited by ignorance.

VI. Fear claims more than the void itself.

VII. Fear is dangerous and foolish fear doubly so.

VIII. Share your courage. Stow your fear.

IX. Nothing is as reckless as fear.

X. Nothing is terrible except fear itself.

XI. The fearless spacer must win their own salvation.

XII. Fear can tame even the fiercest.

XIII. If many fear you, fear the many.

XIV. Fear does not navigate duty.

XV. Fear can make people believe the worst.

XVI. Fear, not mercy, restrains the cruel.

XVII. Fear offers little mercy when extreme danger looms.

XVIII. It is torment to fear what is unavoidable.

XIX. Terror blinds the eyes, closes the mind, deafens the ears, and makes the heart beat fast and loud.

Chapter 53: Flattery

I. A flatterer is one who either dislikes you or seeks to manipulate you.

II. Flattery corrupts all involved.

III. Flatterers resemble friends as much as meteors resemble stars.

IV. Flattery is a sweet aroma, to be enjoyed but not consumed.

V. Too often flattery is welcomed while honesty is jettisoned.

VI. They speak sweetly who have bitterness within.

VII. Those who crave flattery deserve the flatterer.

VIII. True friends and flatterers do not occupy the same orbit.

IX. More are caught with a data packet than a firewall.

X. Flattery is easier than genuine praise.

XI. A flatterer can be a secret adversary.

XII. Those who embellish your image before you may blacken it behind your back.

XIII. Those who delight in flattery will later regret it.

XIV. Flattery is a trap for the reckless.

XV. Accept honeyed words from anyone and you will never lack sycophants.

XVI. Better to flatter fools than to fight them.

Chapter 54: Foolishness

I. Ambition combined with shortsightedness is foolish.

II. Foolishness is a burden.

III. They do well who learn from the mistakes of youth.

IV. If fools were sad, everyone would grieve.

V. It is foolish to perish in the void.

VI. It is foolish to attempt to purchase reputation.

VII. It is foolish to broadcast to everyone.

VIII. One’s mistake is another’s advantage.

IX. Those who live without mistakes are not as wise as they believe.

X. Foolishness is a self-inflicted problem.

XI. Better to counsel against foolishness than to punish it.

XII. Wealth should not be allowed to hide many mistakes.

XIII. The shame is not in one’s foolishness, but in failing to learn from it.

XIV. The fool's mind dances on the tip of his tongue.

XV. Fools are like other people as long as they are silent.

XVI. A fool may ask more questions in an hour than the wise can answer in years.

XVII. Fools can sometimes be right

XVIII. A fool does not see the same as the wise.

XIX. A fool's tongue is long enough to strangle himself.

XX. It can be an advantage to have a rich fool as one’s treasurer.

XXI. Everyone is foolish sometimes and none are foolish always.

XXII. Everyone has a fool up their sleeve.

XXIII. A fool is one who deals with fools.

XXIV. Fools bite each other, where the wise agree.

XXV. Fools cut their fingers, the wise cut their tongues.

XXVI. Fools set stools for the wise to stumble over.

XXVII. Fools tie knots and the wise untie them.

XXVIII. They are not wise who cannot sometimes play the fool.

XXIX. Most fools think they are only ignorant at the time of their foolishness.

XXX. Fools often praise one another.

XXXI. The fool wanders while the wise travel.

XXXII. The wise draw more advantage from their enemies than fools from their friends.

XXXIII. Every fool has a bigger fool to praise them.

XXXIV. If fools ate no food, it would be cheap.

XXXV. For fools it is often holiday.

XXXVI. Do not speak of stones to fools lest they throw them at your head.

XXXVII. The foolish say what they know while the wise know what they say.

XXXVIII. Better a slap from a wise person than a kiss from a fool.

XXXIX. Better to lose with the wise than win with a fool.

Chapter 55: Forgiveness

I. Good to forgive, best to forget.

II. Forgive others sooner than yourself.

III. The offender never pardons.

IV. Who forgives readily only invites offense.

V. One forgives in the degree that one loves.

VI. To understand is to forgive.

VII. Forgiveness is better than revenge.

Chapter 56: Fortune

I. Fortune can reclaim what misfortune takes.

II. Those who avoid risk avoid all achievement, good or bad.

III. Some things must be entrusted to fortune.

IV. Regret is futile once opportunity has fled.

V. Dependence on luck leaves one unsure of their next meal.

VI. Luck favors the careful.

VII. Fortune favors the bold.

VIII. Chance is another master.

IX. Luck and fairness seldom balance.

X. The prudent follow the path of probabilities.

XI. Fortune’s gifts are not truly yours.

XII. Luck missed today may find you tomorrow.

Chapter 57: Freedom

I. True freedom is doing what’s right.

II. Freedom is an unchained spirit.

III. Part of the cost of freedom is constant watchfulness.

IV. Slaves to the body do not know freedom.

V. Ignorant freedom is fragile.

VI. Freedom is the soul's right to breathe.

VII. Freedom isn't the absence of law.

VIII. Freedom thrives on the common consent of the people.

IX. Freedom needs some limits to be real.

X. Freedom curses the unprepared.

XI. Excessive freedom debases people.

XII. Better to be a free spacer than a shackled king.

XIII. Freedom and responsibility must be balanced if one is to chart a safe course amid danger.

XIV. To abstain from wrongdoing unlocks true freedom.

XV. Freedom is only secure when it is earned through sustained efforts towards its pursuit and preservation.

XVI. Freedom is a choice, a state of mind enjoyed by those who to break free from conventions. You are free whenever you wish to be free.

XVII. Spirits ignited by freedom’s fire never fall to time’s cold grip. May the free never grow old.

XVIII. Those who have lost their freedom have nothing else to lose but their chains.

XIX. No one evil is free. A corrupt heart finds no peace in freedom.

XX. True freedom is mastery of oneself. None are free who lack self-mastery.

Chapter 58: Friendship

I. No distance is too vast for kindred spirits.

II. A discerning friend is better than a zealous friend. Wisdom tempers enthusiasm.

III. Kind words do not always a true alliance make, for actions speak louder than words. They are not all friends who speak us fair.

IV. Choose your friends carefully and change them even more cautiously, for loyalty is always precious.

V. Better to offer a comrade a challenging truth than to echo their delusions, for honest discourse strengthens bonds.

VI. True allies offer aid, not pity. They are friends who readily give help.

VII. An old friend’s wisdom is a reflection of shared journeys. The best mirror is an old friend.

VIII. Be a friend to your friends, but not their vices, for the darkness corrupts.

IX. A false friend, like a shadow, disappears when the skies darken. Their loyalty is dust in the void.

X. Promises may forge alliances, but only action and dedication keeps them.

XI. To create a friendship act like the comrade you seek.

XII. The vanquished find themselves alone, their cries unanswered in the void.

XIII. Develop your inner strength and you will attract worthy allies. Be a friend to yourself and others will befriend you.

XIV. Family is a gift. Friends are chosen.

XV. A friend to all is a friend to none. True companions are loyal and wise.

XVI. Prosperity attracts fleeting companions. Adversity reveals those who are steadfast.

XVII. Where strong bonds exist, abundance flourishes. Trust and cooperation are the foundation of a thriving human society. There are friends where there is wealth.

XVIII. A thousand fleeting connections cannot replace the strength of a true alliance. They who have a thousand friends have not one to spare.

XIX. A friend can be treated without ceremony, but not without civility. Companionship enjoys mutual respect. Every honorable journey should be honored.

XX. Friendship is a commerce between equals. Each unique strength has its contribution.

XXI. The value of companionship should transcend material gain, for its value is measured in shared experiences and mutual growth. Friendship is not to be valued by material advantages.

Chapter 59: Genius

I. Genius can only thrive in a society that values freedom and encourages exploration, where minds are unfettered by conformity.

II. Genius transcends boundaries of nations and planets. It is the fire of innovation and advancement.

III. Genius is energy. It propels us forward on our journey. It grants us a burning desire to understand, to create, to transcend.

IV. Genius is born from the union of tireless effort and dedication.

V. Genius is patience. It is a willingness to observe, to experiment, to iterate, to endure setbacks, knowing the most profound discoveries often require time’s steady hand.

VI. Genius is the capacity to push beyond perceived limitations, to enter the unknown with resolve, to confront challenge, and manifest triumphs. Genius was never easy.

VII. Genius lies in elegant solutions, in the streamlining of complexity, in the achievement of great feats with minimal expenditure, in the maximization of efficiency without sacrificing excellence.

VIII. Genius is a gift given to a few. It is a flame that can be nurtured, but rarely sparked.

IX. Genius rusts like an old starship. Do not let its potential be lost.

X. Necessity is the mother of invention. It is the driving force that compels ingenuity to find solutions, to overcome obstacles, to create new paths forward.

XI. Rigid doctrines and restrictive models stifle ingenuity. Genius thrives on freedom, experimentation, and a tolerance of challenges to the status quo.

XII. Genius achieves what mere talent cannot, for it is a force that transcends skill.

XIII. Adversity reveals genius, for it is in the crucible of hardship that true brilliance shines brightest.

XIV. Comfort and ease can dull the edge of ambition, leading to the complacency of genius and a stagnation of progress.

XV. If a genius decides not to aspire to be a Mentat of the Spacers Guild, many wise spacers will ask if they are truly a genius.

Chapter 60: Goodwill

I. Goodwill is a public good. Good humans are a public good.

II. Goodwill is a sweet and honorable payment.

III. To not serve the good is to serve the void.

IV. They can never have goodwill who are not resolute.

V. Good that comes too late is no good.

VI. Few things are good for nothing in space.

VII. Don’t say that there is nothing good.

VIII. Better to be called good than lucky.

IX. Goodwill makes others good.

X. If you put good in you take good out.

Chapter 61: Gratitude

I. Do not dismantle the ship that keeps you alive.

II. Praise the airlock that carried you over.

III. Mere words are empty thanks.

IV. Most people's gratitude is but the hope of receiving more.

V. Gratitude soon grows old and dies.

Chapter 62: Greed

I. A hoarder's wealth eclipses his insight.

II. Foolishness isn’t always evident in a false economy.

III. Penny-pinching spacers ruin their own gear.

IV. The frugal progenitor spawns a prodigal heir.

V. A greedy spacer is forever in want.

VI. A hoard serves no purpose in the void.

VII. Greed achieves nothing in life.

VIII. Greed and joy are incompatible.

IX. Greed drives industriousness.

X. Excess, not need, fuels greed.

XI. The greedy are perpetually impoverished.

XII. Need lacks many things, greed lacks all things.

XIII. The greedy fear to spend their wealth.

XIV. The greedy have nothing despite their riches.

Chapter 63: Habit

I. Spacers' natures are alike, it is their habits that divide them.

II. Habits are first cobwebs, then cables.

III. Habit is ten times nature.

IV. It is hard to break a bad protocol.

V. It is easier to prevent bad habits than to reform them.

VI. A person is a creature of habit.

VII. Unresisted habits become necessities.

VIII. Much injustice is caused by habit.

Chapter 64: Hardship

I. Adversity is the crucible of greatness.

II. In the darkest void, resilience finds its strength.

III. In the face of hardship, true allies emerge.

IV. Hardship does not flatter; it tries virtue and tests resolve.

V. Just as the stars forge the elements, hardship forges the brave.

VI. There is no education like hardship.

VII. Hardship is the first path to truth.

VIII. Hardship creates resilience where it strikes.

IX. While hardship yields no treasures, it enriches the soul with wisdom.

Chapter 65: Haste

I. Fools rush to no speed.

II. A hasty spacer never lacks trouble.

III. Haste trips on its own heels.

IV. They hasten well who have patience.

V. The hasty comet leaves an empty trail.

VI. They tire quickly who hasten too much.

VII. Be patient, to finish more quickly.

VIII. The hasty arrive as late as the slow.

IX. Great haste makes error.

X. Haste is the parent of failure.

XI. Haste and prudence never meet.

XII. Who pours in haste spills most to waste.

Chapter 66: Hate

I. People cannot understand those they hate.

II. Hate never ages.

III. Hate and mistrust are born of blindness.

IV. Hatred can be self-punishment.

V. Hatred has the sharpest eyes.

VI. A true spacer hates no one, for the void offers an escape. There are many stars to behold.

VII. Hatred sinks us below those we hate.

VIII. Hatred renewed is fiercer and hotter than before.

IX. Hatred proclaimed loses its chance of worse revenge, for it becomes the revenge itself when the element of surprise is lost.

X. We sometimes hate those we have injured to justify our actions, but perhaps it is time to meditate and let go of grief.

XI. Whom people fear they often hate, whom they hate they often wish dead. Beware lest your hate cause you to kill your brother.

Chapter 67: Health

I. A cool head and warm feet live long.

II. Whoever is healthy is young.

III. Whoever lives by medicine lives miserably.

IV. They destroy their health who labor to protect it.

VI. Better go wanting a meal than have a hundred doctors.

VII. Health comes when the feet do more than the mouth.

Chapter 68: Honesty

I. Honest spacers do not make themselves dogs for the sake of a bone.

II. An honest spacer is a citizen of all humankind. The Guild works to build the Interstellar Commonwealth.

III. Honest spacers fear neither light nor dark. Their word travels with them in the void.

IV. Clean hands are better than full ones.

V. It is never too late to be honest.

VI. Honesty is rarely the way to wealth.

Chapter 69: Hope

I. Hope is the pauper's income.

II. Hope is a good breakfast but a poor supper.

III. Who lives by hope must die of hunger.

IV. Hope is a bad guide, but good company on the way.

V. Without hope the heart must break.

VI. Never quit certainty for hope.

VII. None so well but hopes to be better.

VIII. If hope breaks, patience must hold.

IX. Hope makes the fool rich.

X. To cease to hope is to cease to fear.

XI. Great spacers have great hope.

Chapter 70: Humankind

I. Crew members, whether virtuous or vile, are often not what they appear.

II. Humans are animals who tell stories and strike deals.

III. Humankind often gambles with its future.

IV. Spacers can be their own greatest peril.

V. We human beings are the primary threat to our own kind.

VI. Nature revolves, yet humankind evolves and advances.

VII. No one is born wise and skilled.

VIII. Spacers are often fragile yet remain reasonable.

IX. For humankind nothing is certain but death.

Chapter 71: Hunger

I. The banquet of others stirs the hunger within.

II. Sated hunger scorns even the finest delicacies.

III. Hunger should be earned through hard work.

IV. The rarely hungry stomach rejects an ordinary meal.

V. Under reason’s command, desire yields.

VI. The needy lack food, the wealthy lack hunger.

Chapter 72: Laziness

I. All things are easy with industry, but difficult with laziness.

II. A lazy head is a box for the void.

III. A lazy youth, a needy age.

IV. Poison comes from stagnant systems.

V. Idle hands cause malfunctions.

VI. Lazy spacers have least leisure.

VII. Idle spacers have most labor.

VIII. Laziness is the mother of poverty and the nurse of vice.

IX. Laziness destroys the soul and the species.

X. Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes it.

XI. To do nothing is in everyone's power and earns nothing.

XII. To do nothing is to be nothing. How dare you waste your life?

XIII. Laziness is the sleep of the mind.

Chapter 73: Ignorance

I. An ignorant spacer is one who navigates by night.

II. A person without knowledge is like one who is dead.

III. Our lives are shortened more by lack of knowledge than by lack of years.

IV. The tragedy of ignorance is complacency.

V. There is nothing as blinding as ignorance.

VI. To be ignorant of one's ignorance is the malady of ignorance.

VII. Better unborn than untaught.

Chapter 74: Innovation

I. Discovery awaits those who dare to stray from the beaten path.

II. Innovation is the lifeblood of progress.

III. New ideas must take flight.

Chapter 75: Jealousy

I. Jealousy, like a corrosive gas, eats away at the soul, shortening the journey and dimming the light of joy.

II. Jealousy finds no purchase in a heart content with its own journey, for it is dissatisfaction that breeds longing.

III. No spacer grows wealthier by desiring another's bounty, for true wealth lies in the pursuit of one's own potential.

IV. We crave most fiercely that which we are jealous of in others, a reflection of our unmet desires.

V. Jealousy, like a telescope, sharpens our focus on what we lack, blinding us to the treasures already within our grasp.

VI. The jealous are shackled to discontent, their hearts heavy with the weight of longing.

VII. Better to inspire jealousy through accomplishment than to evoke pity through mediocrity.

VIII. Jealousy is a tireless stowaway, lurking in the shadows of the mind, ready to sabotage our peace.

IX. To be the target of jealousy is a sign of achievement. To harbor jealousy is to surrender to petty thoughts.

X. The jealous waste away, their spirits starved by the success of others, their own potential unrealized.

Chapter 76: Justice

I. Delay of justice is injustice.

II. Justice is impossible without wisdom.

III. The extremity of justice is unjust.

IV. Where there is justice, it is freedom to obey the law.

V. Any time is the proper time for justice.

Chapter 77: Knowledge

I. Knowing what you don't know is the start of true wisdom.

II. A spacer is defined by their knowledge.

III. Invest in learning. It's the fuel for your journey.

IV. Those who know little often echo the same signals.

V. Information arrives swiftly while wisdom settles slowly.

VI. Knowledge is a vault, practice is the key.

VII. Knowledge is the true grace of a spacer.

VIII. The more you learn, the more you yearn.

IX. The best knowledge is knowing how to seek it.

X. Thirst for knowledge and the stars may quench you.

XI. Better to scan broadly than focus narrowly in a search.

XII. Knowledge is light. Ignorance is darkness.

XIII. Those who know nothing never question.

XIV. The wisest spacers doubt the most.

XV. The more you understand, the more you forgive.

XVI. A knowledgeable spacer is always wealthy.

XVII. All seek knowledge. Yet, few pay its price.

Chapter 78: Laughter

I. A laugh can always help break the ice.

II. A fool echoes laughter like a radio repeater.

III. Laughter is starlight in the void.

IV. In this universe, laugh or weep, but always feel.

V. A spacer's heart is revealed in their laughter.

VI. The one who laughs excessively hides the deepest sadness.

VII. Poorly timed laughter is like an asteroid in the path of your ship.

VIII. Few things sting more than mockery in the Great Universe.

Chapter 79: Law

I. Resolve disputes when possible, for justice helps improve all things.

II. Legal battles are like taming a star beast.

III. A wealthy rogue tarnishes justice's name.

IV. Flawed regulations are the worst form of tyranny.

V. Enforce poor rules strictly to see their faults.

VI. Laws lack power without enforcement.

VII. Laws should be guided by rationality, both in planning, design, and implementation.

VIII. The legal maze can be a black hole, but it shouldn’t be. Let’s shrink the gravity of the law and improve our legal technology continually.

IX. The law can stealthily drain your resources.

X. Laws are meant to serve humanity. To serve only the law is inhuman.

XI. Laws often ensnare the weak, letting the powerful escape.

XII. More laws do not necessarily mean more justice.

XIII. Trivial rules can lead to grave offenses.

XIV. Superfluous rules are inherently flawed. As are arbitrary laws.

XV. Laws are redundant with virtue. Yet, they are broken without it.

XVI. Without law, anarchy and tyranny grow strong at the same time.

XVII. Conflict at times silences justice. Yet, justice should never forget.

XVIII. Weapons and laws are uneasy companions.

XIX. A modest settlement beats a drawn-out trial.

XX. More rules create more transgressors.

XXI. No leader shall be above the code.

XXII. Do not fear the rule. Fear the enforcement of the law.

Chapter 80: Leadership

I. A true leader charts the course for others to follow.

II. Leadership is more important than a ship’s navigation system.

III. A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.

IV. Effective leaders navigate with a steady hand and a clear vision.

V. The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.

VI. In times of crisis a leader's composure and resolve can be the difference between triumph and disaster.

VII. Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

VIII. Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of empowering them.

IX. A leader's courage inspires boldness in their crew.

X. The strength of the team is in each of its members. The strength of each of its members is the team.

XI. Transparency and communication build trust. They create a sense of shared purpose.

Chapter 81: Leisure

I. Laziness and leisure orbit different stars.

II. True leisure demands discipline, not idleness.

III. Wise use of time brings true leisure, enriching the mind and one’s relationships.

IV. Leisure springs from toil, births wisdom, and gives us peace.

V. Leisure mends life's fabric when it’s worn by our pursuits.

VI. Leisure births innovation, nurtures art, and walks hand-in-hand with love.

VII. Leisure refreshes like a stream of cool water on a summer’s day.

Chapter 82: Lending

I. Lend to create foes. Give to gain friends.

II. Better to give freely than to lend reluctantly.

III. Lending to enemies builds bonds. Lending to friends risks them.

IV. Spent is kept, given returns, lent is lost.

V. Loans rarely return joyfully, often becoming burdens.

VI. Lend only what you can afford to part with.

VII. If you can lend, you can give. Generosity yields greater returns.

Chapter 83: Lies

I. Liars start with others and end with themselves.

II. Elders and travelers tell tall tales. Lawyers sometimes lie for money.

III. Liars rob trust like thieves steal things.

IV. When liars speak truth, who believes?

V. Liars tend to make promises with ease.

VI. Liars are quickly caught. The truth is steady.

VII. Liars find less joy in life than truth-bearers. For the truth is light.

VIII. Liars lack true friends and comrades.

IX. Liars show the least respect.

X. Liars may defend their lies fiercely.

XI. Liars often reject their own truths.

XII. Liars merit neither trust nor truth.

Chapter 84: Liberty

I. The best liberty acts within the law.

II. Liberty is more important than wealth.

III. Boldness is the essence of liberty.

IV. Unchecked liberty is another form of tyranny.

Chapter 85: Life

I. An unexamined life is tragic.

II. Loving life means hating injustice.

III. Life is but a fleeting dream.

IV. Life is a bundle of cables.

V. Life tastes sweet to the desperate.

VI. Life is living well, not just existence.

VII. Wisdom brings a peaceful life.

VIII. Life is brief no matter what, when one considers the scale of the Great Universe.

IX. Life is joy and sorrow intertwined.

X. Life's worth lies in the way we use it.

XI. A prolonged mission may lack meaning, but a meaningful mission is long enough.

XII. To voyage well is to voyage far.

XIII. Life is lived in the present cycle as well as the present hour.

XIV. Life is brief and the stars move swiftly.

XV. Lengthy voyages don’t necessarily equal richer experiences.

XVI. Life is a calculus of probability.

XVII. Space travel is a lesson in humility.

XVIII. The secret of life is to find joy in the mission.

XIX. Many drift, but few navigate.

XX. Do not seek a golden eternity in the void.

XXI. While I live let it have purpose.

XXII. Straying from the mission’s course is the definition of failure.

XXIII. They badly drift who delay their time to begin living.

XXIV. We do not always voyage as we wish, but we can as we must.

XXV. As long as one voyages, one must continue learning to navigate.

Chapter 86: Likeness

I. Kindred spirits seek out one another.

II. Alike attracts alike.

III. Similarity draws together.

IV. Children reflect their parents.

V. People mirror their leaders.

VI. Apprentices mirror their guildmasters.

VII. Like seeks like.

Chapter 87: Love

I. Love is a many-splendored beauty.

II. Love makes a habitation into a home.

III. Love is often the elevation of the imagination over logic.

IV. Love conjures self-discovery.

V. Love, like war, is simple to start, yet hard to end.

VI. Love governs life.

VII. True love cannot hide nor be forced.

VIII. Love must freely bloom.

IX. Mutual love is to feel light from all angles.

X. Love is a shared soul in two forms.

XI. Where there is love there is life.

XII. Love overcomes all.

XIII. To love and be loved in return is life’s greatest joy.

XIV. Self-love can begin an eternal romance.

XV. True love is endless.

XVI. The best things in life are felt, not seen.

XVII. Mutual love has the power to bring perfect happiness. Seek for it with resolve and do not neglect it once it is found.

Chapter 88: Mentorship

I. Better untrained than misinformed.

II. It is a misleading mentor that teaches everything.

III. Let them cherish the knowledge for the mentor's sake.

IV. To teach is to take a journey into knowledge.

Chapter 89: Mind

I. An idle mind absorbs all wavelengths.

II. Neglect the body, and the mind starves in space.

III. An untrained mind spawns chaos.

IV. No matter what afflicts you in the void, the mind remains unchained.

V. Intellect can outlast raw power.

VI. You can sharpen your mind through debate and discussion.

VII. Merit lies in intellect, not lineage.

VIII. Wisdom and nobility makes one’s mind free to all.

IX. In the dark of the void wisdom pilots the mind. The wise master their minds and the foolish are mastered by them.

X. Psychic wounds can cut deeper than physical pain.

XI. Isolation in the void spares only the resilient mind.

XII. The true essence of a spacer is found in their mind.

XIII. In space a lax mind drifts away.

XIV. The mind commands and the body follows.

Chapter 90: Mistakes

I. Even the most learned can stumble, for the universe holds infinite mysteries.

II. Mistakes cloaked in conviction can masquerade as truth.

III. To defend a mistake is to compound its consequences, a descent into a spiral of denial.

IV. Error is a tenacious weed, taking root in any fertile mind, demanding constant vigilance to keep it at bay.

V. Like debris drifting on the surface, errors obscure the true treasures of knowledge that lie hidden in the depths.

VI. A misstep made in good faith deserves understanding, not ridicule, for all explorers are prone to stumble on their journey.

VII. Those who learn from the mistakes of others often find the swiftest path to success.

VIII. One error, uncorrected, can give rise to a cascade of consequences, a chain reaction that can derail our best-laid plans.

IX. Truth deserves our steadfast dedication, but offer forgiveness to those who stumble, for even the wisest among us can make mistakes.

X. Even the most skilled navigator can miscalculate. Remember to approach every journey with humility and vigilance.

Chapter 91: Moderation

I. Balance is the cure for all ills in the cosmos.

II. Even the brightest stars burn out when overdrawn.

III. In everything there is a measure.

IV. The wise know when to say “enough.”

Chapter 92: Money

I. To a fool, one handful of cash can outweigh a cargo hold of facts.

II. A spacer without credit is a ship without fuel.

III. With credits, alliances in space are easily forged.

IV. Everyone favors the prosperous ship over the struggling one.

V. Without money progress stalls.

VI. Where money goes, all ways open. Credits pave the way to every star.

VII. Wealth multiplies.

VIII. Credits are the ultimate leverage.

IX. Wealth can be squandered by those who lack it.

X. Money is sometimes the best lure.

XI. Credits are welcome, no matter the source.

XII. Credits should bring joy to the crew.

XIII. Wealth commands. Money makes the master.

XIV. Credits can fuel the engines if you know where to spend them.

XV. Credits can both build and destroy.

XVI. Liquid credits readily solve problems.

XVII. Greed and wisdom rarely share a cabin.

XVIII. Freedom can cost money.

XIX. Wealth carries its own allure.

XX. Credits can be a fine copilot.

XXI. Wealth brings worry. Poverty brings sorrow.

XXII. Charm is the currency of the broke.

XXIII. Credits have wings.

XXIV. Money is always in demand.

XXV. Speak of credits and many fall silent.

XXVI. A wise and wealthy spacer judiciously uses their credits.

XXVII. Money is often the backbone of operations.

XXVIII. Wisely invest your credits to multiply them. Remember that money must be spent to be earned.

Chapter 93: Nature

I. To understand nature observe its rhythms.

II. It cannot be nature, if it is nonsense.

III. Nature's laws are ultimate.

IV. Nature bends to needs.

V. Nature forgives no mistakes.

VI. To master the stars, one must heed their rules. To command nature one must obey it.

VII. Nature is the ultimate archive. Plentiful is its knowledge.

VIII. Universal truths and wisdom align.

IX. Nature eternally renews.

X. The universe wastes nothing. Nature does nothing in vain.

Chapter 94: Necessity

I. Necessity bends even the strongest alloys.

II. Necessity justifies the harshest commands. It is often the argument of tyrants and the creed of slaves.

III. Necessity can corrupt even the righteous.

IV. Necessity rarely helps make a good deal.

V. Duty cloaks necessity. We do what we must because we can.

VI. The universe teaches harshly. Necessity’s lessons are strict.

VII. Necessity often demands unpleasant actions.

VIII. The wise accept the demands of necessity.

IX. Necessity is devoid of shame.

Chapter 95: Opinion

I. Only narrow minds fracture over differences of opinion.

II. In free discourse, falsehoods can be vanquished. Erroneous opinions can be tolerated where reason is free to combat them.

III. Thoughtful opinions can be wisdom in the making.

IV. So many minds, so many opinions.

V. A stagnant mind that never alters its opinion is like dormant water which breeds reptiles and causes decay.

VI. Belief reigns over the entire universe.

VII. The obstinate prize ego over enlightenment. Those who never correct an opinion love themselves more than the truth.

Chapter 96: Opportunity

I. Every path navigated opens new routes. One opportunity can lead to another.

II. Deploy the sail when solar winds are favorable.

III. Potential often wears the guise of challenge. The best opportunities are rarely easy to identify.

IV. The spacer who acts with precision defines the mission.

V. Identify opportunities that favor your course.

Chapter 97: Pain

I. Where the hull creaks, we reinforce. Where pain is we lay a hand.

II. An hour of pain seems long. A cycle of distress stretches longer than a joyful orbit.

III. Major thrust for minor course correction drains the crew.

IV. When the struggle is relished, success is imminent.

V. The hardship fades when the mission succeeds. No pain no gain.

VI. Those untouched by storms cannot truly fathom their force.

VII. The thrill of risk can mingle with the sting of failure. Be aware of pleasures that are painful.

VIII. No matter which system malfunctions, it will impact the mission.

Chapter 98: Parents

I. Better the child struggle than their provider despair.

II. A child may be spoiled by too much freedom.

III. Swift parents raise slow children.

IV. Spacers are what their parents make and their mentors teach.

V. Coddled children seldom become legends.

VI. A guardian’s rebuke shouldn’t break their charge.

VII. A parent’s love is always fresh.

VIII. Guide and protect the child with wisdom to earn a parent’s trust.

IX. Children tether their parents to life and purpose.

X. An overactive provider makes a lazy child.

XI. A parent’s words should be kind.

XII. No parent has an ugly child.

XIII. A guardian’s wrath fades with the cycle.

XIV. A parent should understand her child’s silence.

XV. When the child fails the parent grieves. When the parent fails the child laughs.

XVI. More than one parent can make a tasty soup. More than one mentor can make a well-rounded spacer.

XVII. Evaluate someone not by their parent’s praise but by their crew’s regard.

XVIII. The parent, in praising their child, praises themself.

XIX. Those who love a starship should love its modules.

XX. No spacer is responsible for the trajectory set by their predecessor.

XXI. One mentor may guide ten students, but ten students rarely repay one mentor.

XXII. One elder is worth more than a hundred simulations.

XXIII. Who has an elder for counsel charts a safe course.

Chapter 99: Poverty

I. Better a modest gain in hand than a grand promise on credit.

II. Those who squander trust are as bankrupt souls adrift in the void.

III. Credit seekers pay dearly for their reliance on another's faith.

IV. Only those who possess no credit have nothing to lose.

V. The impoverished hold no sway in the market of trust.

VI. When credit vanishes, nothing remains to be lost.

VII. Poverty is the weakest shield for virtue.

VIII. No virtue can escape the gravity of poverty.

IX. Riches gravitate to poverty more naturally than poverty to riches.

X. An empty cargo hold weighs heavily on the heart.

XI. This universe can be unkind to the poor.

XII. The poor are never truly free.

XIII. Poverty is doubted even when it speaks truth.

XIV. Contented poverty is an honorable state.

XV. Few possessions, fewer concerns.

XVI. The tattered fear voicing the truth inside.

XVII. To have nothing is not true poverty.

XVIII. A burning atmosphere causes absolute poverty.

Chapter 100: Power

I. To gain power, act as if you already wield it.

II. Expand power, build starships.

III. The greater the power, the more dangerous its misuse.

IV. Power corrodes the unworthy.

V. Power is never totally secure.

VI. Power obtained through dishonor cannot be wielded for good.

Chapter 101: Praise

I. Self-praise is as problematic as a malfunctioning airlock.

II. Everyone is fond of their own inventions.

III. Tepid praise is veiled criticism.

IV. Those who seek praise are drawn towards temptation.

V. Let all honor the paths upon which they travel.

VI. Praise is the currency of the noble.

VII. Praise elevates the virtuous and exposes the unworthy.

VIII. Undeserved praise is silent mockery.

IX. Fulfilling one’s duty should not earn frequent praise.

X. Without new recognitions, old ones fade.

XI. To die for a worthy cause will always be praiseworthy.

Chapter 102: Prosperity

I. Prosperity reveals flaws, adversity reveals strength.

II. Prosperity teaches, adversity enlightens.

III. Prosperity releases hands from controls.

IV. Prosperity forges alliances, adversity tests them.

V. The wealthy are never certain of true affection.

Chapter 103: Proverbs

I. Wisdom is distilled over time from the many experiences of our fellow human beings. A proverb is wisdom’s echo from past generations.

II. A proverb is a brief statement born of long journeys.

III. No good proverb is false, nor is entirely true.

IV. A short saying often holds great wisdom.

V. A proverb is the wit of one and the wisdom of many.

VI. Patch your sorrows with proverbs.

VII. Proverbs on the lips of fools are empty.

Chapter 104: Prudence

I. The prudent only rarely falter and they learn from their mistakes.

II. Praise the enormity of outer space, yet always stay centered.

III. Those who walk barefoot should not plant thorns.

IV. Multiple projects are often better than one.

V. Caution is the best defense.

VI. Prudence is always timely.

VII. Fortune favors the prudent.

VIII. Prudence secures life, but cannot guarantee happiness.

Chapter 105: Quiet

I. We often regret our words, not our moments of silence.

II. Even the quiet can be eloquent.

III. One is not a fool who knows when to hold their tongue.

IV. Hidden dangers are revealed in the quiet.

V. The wise remain quiet in perilous times.

VI. The silence of the crew is a warning to the captain.

VII. Beware of silent ships and still stars.

VIII. Quietude is a strength in the vacuum.

IX. The quiet are often formidable.

Chapter 106: Reason

I. Heed reason or it will assert itself.

II. Reason guides the wise and rebukes the foolish.

III. What reason builds, passion can dismantle.

IV. Few possess the strength to follow reason entirely.

V. Reason always matures with time.

VI. Nothing endures without the rule of reason.

VII. Reason is the spring of life towards the stars.

Chapter 107: Reputation

I. A good name shines even in the dark.

II. A good reputation is a valuable asset.

III. A wounded reputation is rarely healed.

IV. Better to be unnamed than ill-reputed.

Chapter 108: Resolution

I. Resolve it and the task is complete.

II. Keep your resolutions private.

III. Face challenges with a strong heart.

Chapter 109: Satisfaction

I. Those content with their journey are impervious to ruin.

II. A tranquil mind is a kingdom richer than any star system.

III. A modest ration shared in harmony surpasses a feast consumed in strife.

IV. Satisfaction finds its home as often in the smallest outpost as in the grandest citadel.

V. Satisfaction is a valuable treasure.

Chapter 110: Stomach

I. An overfilled reactor risks a meltdown.

II. A full processor makes a slow system.

III. A full hold does not navigate well.

IV. An empty stomach hears nobody.

V. Those who do not mind their provisions will mind little else.

VI. The hold hates a long cargo manifest.

VII. The belly robs the back.

VIII. The stomach at times may think the comms have been cut.

IX. The soul rests when the belly is 80% full.

X. When the belly is full, the mind can drift upward.

XI. No timer is more regular than the stomach.

XII. The belly is a bad navigator.

XIII. A bloated storage does not make an agile ship.

XIV. It is hard to argue with hunger, for it has no ears.

XV. Empty stomach, no sleep.

Chapter 111: Sustainability

I. Sustainability ensures the voyage continues.

II. Waste not for every resource is precious.

Chapter 112: Sustenance

I. Basic sustenance keeps demise at bay.

II. Consumed food is soon forgotten.

III. It’s a great honor to provide meals for the hungry.

IV. Another’s ration can be hard to swallow.

V. Another meal can come at a very high price.

VII. When I am hungry, I understand my need.

VIII. A blade is quickly at hand if there is desperate need.

Chapter 113: Temptation

I. An open cargo bay tempts even the honest.

II. Weak locks invite the scavenger.

III. The fish says, "I was caught by the smallest morsel."

IV. It is easy to guard a station that has never been attacked.

V. Do not tempt a desperate spacer.

VI. The lesser the temptation, the greater the betrayal.

VII. Who is worse, the tempter or the tempted?

Chapter 114: Theft

I. A thief believes everyone steals.

II. A thief recognizes another. Predators know predators.

III. The thief is respectable when wealth makes him legitimate.

IV. Call someone a thief and they may start to steal.

V. Those who will steal a small tool will steal a ship.

VI. Many small thefts are punished, but great ones escape.

VII. To make thieves honest you may experiment with their trust, but only a fool risks their starship to one who steals.

Chapter 115: Thought

I. A moment's reflection is worth an hour's words.

II. A thought can hold you captive.

III. If people thought more, they would act less impulsively.

IV. Think today, speak tomorrow.

V. There is no harvest of thought without the planting of character.

VI. Our thoughts often betray us.

VII. A human is a fragile creature, the weakest in nature. Yet, we are the very best of thinking creatures.

Chapter 116: Time

I. Time subdues all things.

II. An inch of time cannot be bought with a galaxy of gold.

III. There is a time to explore and a time to rest.

IV. A little time can create great trouble.

V. Better to have no time than to waste it.

VI. Present time lost is all time lost.

VII. Lost time is never recovered.

VIII. Nothing moves as silently as the passage of time.

IX. In time, even the fiercest will submit.

X. Time flies, but always leaves its mark.

XI. Remember that time has a calming influence.

XII. Time heals sorrow.

XIII. Time breaks the fervor of youth.

XIV. Time wasted is mere existence. Time used is life.

XV. To choose time is to save time.

XVI. Those who waste time most complain of its brevity.

XVII. Time is the wisest counsel.

XVIII. The past never appeals the present.

Chapter 117: Traditions

I. Traditions are a wise spacer's compass, guiding them through familiar territory, yet a fool's anchor, hindering exploration.

II. Tradition shadows us from cradle to grave. It shapes our perceptions and guides our steps.

III. Through traditions, we acclimate to the unfamiliar, transforming the strange into the familiar.

IV. Yet, beware, for the tyranny of tradition can enslave reason, blinding us to new possibilities.

V. Break free from harmful traditions as readily as you would discard stale rations.

VI. Tradition is a deceptive teacher, offering comfort but not always the truth.

VII. Different people create different customs. Traditions are a kaleidoscope of human expression.

VIII. Good traditions, like the laws of physics, guide us towards harmony.

IX. Choose wisely, for once indulged tradition becomes a habit hard to break.

X. Tradition, more than nature's laws, shapes our everyday lives.

Chapter 118: Tragedy

I. Sadness makes one cycle ten.

II. Sorrow shared brings a little peace.

III. Sadness instructs the wise.

IV. New sorrow awakens the old.

V. The cure for grief is action.

VI. Little sorrows make us tender, great sorrows make us hard.

VII. Of all ills common to humankind, sorrow is greatest.

VIII. Those who conceal their grief find no relief to it.

IX. Light sadness can speak. Great sorrows are silent.

X. There is no sadness that time does not diminish.

XI. The crown of sorrows is remembrance of happier cycles of time.

XII. When sorrow sleeps, rest well that you do not wake with it.

XIII. The longest sadness at last finds relief.

XIV. Nothing comes too soon but sorrow.

Chapter 119: Triumph

I. Life truly begins from its triumphs.

II. Success is audacious.

III. Triumph transforms behavior.

IV. Never cast blame upon success.

V. Triumph is born of boldness.

VI. Triumph makes a novice seem like a veteran.

VII. Many fail where one breaks through.

VIII. Triumph attracts many allies.

Chapter 120: Truth

I. Truth can often seem paradoxical at first.

II. Better to suffer for truth than to prosper from lies.

III. To withhold truth is to bury treasure.

IV. All great truths begin as heresies.

V. A truth-teller finds many doors closed upon them.

VI. A lie can travel across the galaxy while the truth has barely launched.

VII. Deception requires disguise, but truth prefers to be unveiled.

VIII. Face to face, the truth emerges.

IX. Half the truth is often a great lie.

X. Who discovers truth lights a fire.

XI. Truth created us. It is truth that connects us, that pulls us, that guides us, that drives us. It is truth that defines and binds us.

XII. Truth explains all.

XIII. The truth can be lost in too much dispute.

XIV. People relish dishonesty, so to astound the world, tell the truth.

XV. Truth can set you free, yet it can also be a burden. Careful lest the weight wearies you.

XVI. Truth may languish, yet it will never die.

Chapter 121: Unity

I. Only together can we reach the stars.

II. A single spark may start a fire, but a constellation guides the way.

III. Those enamored with themselves lack rivals for their folly.

Chapter 122: Vanity

I. Conceit is the refuge of the small-minded.

II. To be full of oneself is to be an empty vessel adrift in the void.

III. Those enamored with themselves lack rivals for their folly.

IV. They mistake their meager achievements for galactic treasures.

Chapter 123: Vengeance

I. Revenge is never too late.

II. Those who plot revenge keep their wounds fresh.

III. Silent resentment can fuel revenge.

IV. It costs more to avenge than to endure.

V. Living well is the ultimate revenge.

VI. Forgiveness is the noblest form of revenge.

VII. Revenge moves slowly, but can strike powerfully.

VIII. Revenge is best when patience allows it to ripen.

IX. Vengeance confesses one’s severe pain.

Chapter 124: Virtue

I. Maintaining honor is simpler than restoring it.

II. True self is revealed in solitude.

III. None surpass the bounds of their integrity.

IV. Within lies vast unexplored realms.

V. Laughter reveals true character.

VI. Turmoil shapes the soul.

VII. Integrity determines fate.

VIII. Character is sustained behavior.

IX. Actions forge character.

X. Rely on integrity over vows.

XI. Good teachings are wasted on poor character.

XII. Virtue judges one's destiny.

XIII. No virtue, no freedom.

XIV. Virtue cannot be inherited.

XV. Virtue is immortal.

XVI. Virtue and wisdom are one.

XVII. In justifying itself, virtue lowers itself.

XVIII. Virtue is sufficient for happiness.

XIX. May all your conquests be with virtue.

XX. Virtue is praised, yet often neglected.

XXI. Virtue can overcome jealousy

XXII. Poverty does not destroy virtue, nor does prosperity grant it.

Chapter 125: War

I. War only breeds more war.

II. The first strike is often the most significant.

III. Few enjoy a noble death. Celebrate those heroes who have earned such honor.

IV. There has never been a perfectly good war nor a completely ugly peace.

V. War is death's banquet.

VI. The terms of war are to die or to conquer.

VII. War consumes the brave and spares the cowardly.

VIII. War seeks the death of the young.

IX. There is little logic in war.

X. War is enticing to those who have not experienced it.

XI. When war rages, the law often falls silent.

XII. After a war heroes stumble out from the shipyards.

Chapter 126: Wealth

I. True wealth is needing little.

II. The unafraid are fit for wealth.

III. Where wealth concentrates, humanity declines.

IV. Better to live richly than die wealthy.

V. The rich are thought by many to be perfect, yet they’re still only human.

VI. Wealth is gained with toil, guarded with care, and lost with sorrow.

VII. It is unfortunate when excess wealth buys only more excess.

VIII. The pride of the rich is a burden to the poor.

IX. Wealth serves well, yet commands poorly.

X. Without a rich spirit, wealth is mere burden.

XI. The rich can find a home anywhere.

XII. A golden toilet should disgust everyone.

XIII. Those who least need riches often enjoy them the most.

XIV. The foolish sayings of the rich are often mistaken for wisdom.

Chapter 127: Wisdom

I. A torrent of words is not proof of wisdom. Beware the Gish gallop.

II. The doors of wisdom are never closed.

III. It is sometimes wise to take the appearance of a fool.

IV. Wisdom seeks substance, folly seeks embellishment.

V. Wisdom does not always correlate with age.

VI. The wise seek wisdom, the foolish believe they possess it.

VII. The wise conceal their wisdom while fools display their folly.

VIII. True wisdom lies in knowing one's own limitations.

IX. Wisdom is often uncommon among the young and the beautiful.

X. The wise are beyond harm.

XI. All worlds are home to the wise.

XII. They are wise enough who can manage their own affairs.

XIII. They appear wise who prosper.

XIV. We are wiser than we realize.

XV. No one is wise all the time.

XVI. It is easier to be wise for others than for oneself.

XVII. Wisdom is strength. And the wise are strong indeed.

XVIII. The wise learn much from their enemies.

XIX. No one is wise enough on their own.

XX. No one holds a monopoly on wisdom.

Chapter 128: Wrath

I. Rage propels you off course.

II. Wrath can ignite a brave heart.

III. Fury offers poor guidance.

IV. Rage always has at least a spark, but rarely a worthy cause.

V. Fury sharpens the tongue, but empties the soul.

VI. Wrath consumes its bearer.

VII. The furious rarely avoid calamity.

VIII. Fear the wrath of the composed.

IX. Fury strikes at the obstacle, not the cause.

X. Fury obscures the stars of truth.

XI. Even a frail hand finds strength in rage.

XII. Concealed anger sows destruction.

XIII. Patience tempers fury.

XIV. Rage is the greatest vulnerability.

Chapter 129: Youth

I. To be young is to be drunk without alcohol.

II. Recklessness in youth leads to future regrets.

III. If only the young knew. If only the aged could.