A friend, even if he be the enemy's son , should be protected.

In trans-border relations, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies or even permanent borders. There are only permanent interests and everything should be done to secure these interests.

The cuckoos remain silent for a long time (for several seasons) until they are able to sing sweetly (in the Spring) so as to give joy to all.

Prosperity lasts long for one who acts after proper consideration.

One who is in search of knowledge should give up the search of pleasure and the one who is in search of pleasure should give up the search of knowledge.

A man is great by deeds, not by birth.

He who gives up shyness in monetary dealings, in acquiring knowledge, in eating and in business, becomes happy.