A wise man should marry a virgin of a respectable family even if she is deformed. He should not marry one of a low-class family, through beauty. Marriage in a family of equal status is preferable.

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

The life of an uneducated man is as useless as the tail of a dog which neither covers its rear end, nor protects it from the bites of insects.

Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.

Wealth, a friend, a wife, and a kingdom may be regained; but this body when lost may never be acquired again.

Education beats the beauty and the youth.

Prosperity lasts long for one who acts after proper consideration.