Some of these are based on the Biblical book of Solomon.
#1 When a bird sees a trap set, it stays away.
#2 Beware of those who sow discord.
#3 Don’t talk too much for it fosters arrogance. Be sensible and turn off the flood.
#4 You are nourished when you are kind; you destroy yourself when you are cruel.
#5 Give freely and become wealthy; the stingy lose every thing of true value.
The Reluctant Poet 