Constant travel brings old age upon a man; a horse becomes old by being constantly tied up; lack of sexual contact with her husband brings old age upon a woman; and garments become old through being left in the sun.

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.

Time perfects all living beings as well as kills them; it alone is awake when all others are asleep. Time is insurmountable.

The Goddess of wealth is unsteady, and so is the life breath. The duration of life is uncertain, and the place of habitation is uncertain; but in all this inconsistent world religious merit alone is immovable.

One who is to be pardoned should not be harassed.

He shall despise none, but hear the opinions of all. A wise man shall make use of even a child's sensible utterance.

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