“How should I behave in the place where I live? Have the mentality of an exile in the place where you live, do not desire to be listened to and you will have peace.”Poemen Source: Saying 191
“How do you advise me to behave? Make friends with anyone who tries to bully you and sell your produce in peace.”Poemen Saying 163
“Do not judge yourself, but live with someone who knows how to behave himself properly.”Poemen Saying 73
“If a man has sinned and denies it, saying: 'I have not sinned,' do not reprimand him; for that will discourage him.But say to him, 'Do not lose heart, brother, but be on guard in future,' and you will stir his soul to repentance.”Poemen Saying 23