There are three gems upon this earth; food, water, and pleasing words - fools (mudhas) consider pieces of rocks as gems.

One who is to be pardoned should not be harassed.

He who shall practice these twenty virtues shall become invincible in all his undertakings.

Your feelings are your god.

Whores don’t live in company of poor men, citizens never support a weak company and birds don’t build nests on a tree that doesn’t bear fruits.

Our bodies are perishable, wealth is not at all permanent and death is always nearby. Therefore we must immediately engage in acts of merit.

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.