Wicked ones are like fire. Even if pu on hea, they burn only. They do not leave unhurt even their well - wishers and benefactors.

People's Fury is above all the furies.

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

Prosperity lasts long for one who acts after proper consideration.

He who forsakes his own community and joins another perishes as the king who embraces an unrighteous path.

Water is the medicine for indigestion; it is invigorating when the food that is eaten is well digested; it is like nectar when drunk in the middle of a dinner; and it is like poison when taken at the end of a meal.

Do not keep company with a fool for as we can see he is a two-legged beast. Like an unseen thorn he pierces the heart with his sharp words.