Part 4: On perseverance, industry, resilience, self-confidence, self-reliance, resourcefulness, daring, fortitude, and invulnerability

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A sharp report is what accompanies a machete wound; a flying motion is the characteristic of an arrow; if one hits a prey one should go in search of it; if not it becomes meat for maggots.
(Always follow through in your pursuits.)

A blow to the eye the first time, and a blow to the eye a second time; if the eye does not go blind it will only see dimly.
(Continual attacks will eventually leave their mark on the victim.)

The fruit of the sausage tree drops, “and” its mother knows relief.
(Relief is sweet after one's burden has been lifted.)