Do not keep company with a fool for as we can see he is a two-legged beast. Like an unseen thorn he pierces the heart with his sharp words.

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

A permanent relationship is dependent on particular purpose or wealth.

A thing may be dreaded as long as it has not overtaken you.

Avoid him who talks sweetly before you but tries to ruin you behind your back, for he is like a pitcher of poison with milk on top.

It is better to live under a tree in a jungle inhabited by tigers and elephants, to maintain oneself in such a place with ripe fruits and spring water, to lie down on grass and to wear the ragged barks of trees than to live amongst one's relations when reduced to poverty.

The forest fire burns even tree like sandalwood.