The foolish wish to speak out what was spoken in secret by the master.

A man or a ruler should always take up a task after thoroughly considering its consequences. Otherwise fate also cannot protect his wealth.

Your feelings are your god.

An enemy should be struck at his weak point.

Who realises all the happiness he desires? Everything is in the hands of God. Therefore one should learn contentment.

Union in privacy (with one's wife); boldness; storing away useful items; watchfulness; and not easily trusting others; these five things are to be learned from a crow.

He who befriends a man whose conduct is vicious, whose vision impure, and who is notoriously crooked, is rapidly ruined.