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.

Even as the unborn babe is in the womb of his mother, these five are fixed as his life destiny: his life span, his activities, his acquisition of wealth and knowledge, and his time of death.

A low-minded person should not be given good advice.

What good can the scriptures do to a man who has no sense of his own? Of what use is as mirror to a blind man?

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

All types of riches should be amassed by all means.

Many a bad habit is developed through overindulgence, and many a good one by chastisement; therefore, beat your son as well as your pupil; never indulge them.