If someone is your superior in strength or intellect or both, you need to show them your respect. Don't ignore them or laugh at them.
Precept 13: 'Never Be Afraid'
Fear can only hold you back. Facing your fears can be a tremendous effort. Therefore, you should just not be afraid in the first place.
Precept 12: 'Keep Your Cloak Dry'.
If your cloak gets wet, dry it as soon as you can. Wearing wet cloaks is unpleasant, and can lead to illness.
Precept 11: 'Mothers Will Always Betray You'.
This Precept explains itself. Mothers may seem kind and trustworthy, but do not be fooled! Their treachery is merely more carefully concealed than most.
A wise warrior trusts no one—not even the one who raised him
Precept 10: 'Keep Your Weapon Sharp'
I make sure that my weapon, 'Life Ender', is kept well-sharpened at all times. This makes it much easier to cut things.
