Whoever imposes severe punishment becomes repulsive to the people; while he who awards mild punishment becomes contemptible. But whoever imposes punishment as deserved becomes respectable.

If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation?

The ruler should employ person in tasks according to their abilities because Knowers ( or the means ) and efficient employees make impossible tasks also possible.

He who forsakes his own community and joins another perishes as the king who embraces an unrighteous path.

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.

He who gives up shyness in monetary dealings, in acquiring knowledge, in eating and in business, becomes happy.

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.