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.

Wicked ones are like fire. Even if pu on hea, they burn only. They do not leave unhurt even their well - wishers and benefactors.

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

The foolish wish to speak out what was spoken in secret by the master.

Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.

The cuckoos remain silent for a long time (for several seasons) until they are able to sing sweetly (in the Spring) so as to give joy to all.

The disgrace of one's people brings sorrow to the Nobel minded.