A wicked wife, a false friend, a saucy servant and living in a house with a serpent in it are nothing but death.

Till the enemy's weakness is known , he should be kept on friendly terms.

The king shall singly deliberate over secret matters; for ministers have their own ministers, and these latter some of their own; this kind of successive line of ministers tends to the disclosure of counsels.

O wise man! Give your wealth only to the worthy and never to others. The water of the sea received by the clouds is always sweet.

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.

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

Punishment when awarded with due consideration, makes the people devoted to righteousness and to works productive of wealth and enjoyment.