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.

A ruler wishing to win shold not trust a cpterued enemy even if he may be extending had to be friend. Because deep rooted enemity, however, concealed, will ruerely come to light.

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

In trans-border relations, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies or even permanent borders. There are only permanent interests and everything should be done to secure these interests.

The world's biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.

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

He shall despise none, but hear the opinions of all. A wise man shall make use of even a child's sensible utterance.