The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all direction.

Low class men desire wealth;middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man's true wealth.

We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment.

Do not be very upright in your dealings for you would see by going to the forest that straight trees are cut down while crooked ones are left standing.

The power of a king lies in his mighty arms; that of a brahmana in his spiritual knowledge; and that of a woman in her beauty youth and sweet words.

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.

He who wears unclean garments, has dirty teeth, is a glutton, speaks unkindly and sleeps after sunrise - although he may be the greatest personality - will lose the favour of Lakshmi.