For the moon though one, dispels the darkness, which the stars, though numerous, do not.

Do not put your trust in a bad companion nor even trust an ordinary friend, for if he should get angry with you, he may bring all your secrets to light.

This sutra enjoins a rule of morality. It says nobody should be disrespected. A man can impress evdrybnody by his virtues. Disrespecting others means downfall of our own virtues. A person who disrespects others, in a way disrespect himself. A virtuous man does not disrespect his friend or vevn his enemy. Disrespect to enemy can investigate him toreact. The best thing is to destroy him completely. For a ruler this is very important.

The low minded are fond of deception the nature of low-minded people never changes.

Generosity, pleasing address, courage and propriety of conduct are not acquired, but are inbred qualities.

If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation?

The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep.