The forbearance of a camel, as is known, is such that if a child takes its rein and leads it for a hundred leagues, it will not turn its neck away from following him. But if a terrifying valley appears that would lead to destruction, and the child foolishly intends to go there, it will break the rein from his hand and will no longer obey, for leniency is reprehensible in times of severity, and they say an enemy will not become a friend through leniency, but rather will become more greedy.

Be the dust of the feet of the one who shows you kindness,

And if he acts hostilely, throw dust in both his eyes.

Do not speak with kindness and generosity to a harsh-natured person,

For rust cannot be removed by a soft file.