A single son endowed with good qualities is far better than a hundred devoid of them.

Religion is preserved by wealth; knowledge by diligent practice; a king by conciliatory words; and a home by a dutiful housewife.

As water collected in a tank gets pure by filtration, so accumulated wealth is preserved by being employed in charity.

Accumulated wealth is saved by spending just as incoming fresh water is saved by letting out stagnant water.

A single son endowed with good qualities is far better than a hundred devoid of them.

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is reckless, they will not only be reckless likewise, but also eat into his works.