As long as your body is healthy and under control and death is distant, try to save your soul; when death is immanent what can you do?

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

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.

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

Enemies strike at weak points.

O wise man! Give your wealth only to the worthy and never to others. The water of the sea received by the clouds is always sweet.

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