2000. Idleness
Avoid Idleness. It is the parent of many evils. Can you pray, "Give us this day our daily bread," and not hear the reply, "Do thou this day thy daily duty"?
2001. Idle Tales
Avoid telling Idle Tales, which is like firing arrows in the dark: you know not into whose heart they may fall.
2002. Self-Praise
Avoid talking about yourself, praising your own works, and proclaiming your own deeds. If they are good they will proclaim themselves, if bad, the less you say of them the better.