"The noble characteristics are ten in number. If you can possess them all, you should, for they are such that they may be in a man but not his son, or in a son but not his father, or in a slave but not their master. They are: resolve in difficulty, a truthful tongue, returning what you are entrusted with, maintaining family relations, drawing near to honour your guests, feeding the beggar, returning favours, honouring neighbours and friends, and, most importantly, shame."