Those base men who speak of the secret faults of others destroy themselves like serpents that stray onto anthills.

A man is born alone and dies alone; and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone; and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode.

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

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.

The happiness and peace attained by those satisfied by the nectar of spiritual tranquillity is not attained by greedy persons restlessly moving here and there.

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.

Fate being unfavorable( or without god's grace, even an easy task becomes difficult to accomplish)