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

Time perfects men as well as destroys them.

A wise man should marry a virgin of a respectable family even if she is deformed. He should not marry one of a low-class family, through beauty. Marriage in a family of equal status is preferable.

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.

Sometimes coincidentally an unintelligent person can accomplish a task but that does not mean that he is a knower of means and device or is experienced. A ruler should be careful enough to designate other tasks to such persons.

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

Trees on a riverbank, a woman in another man's house, and kings without counselors go without doubt to swift destruction.