The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

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

A man or a ruler should always take up a task after thoroughly considering its consequences. Otherwise fate also cannot protect his wealth.

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

He who wears unclean garments, has dirty teeth, is a glutton, speaks unkindly and sleeps after sunrise - although he may be the greatest personality - will lose the favour of Lakshmi.

The poor wish for wealth; animals for the faculty of speech; men wish for heaven; and godly persons for liberation.

We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment.