Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune.

He who gives up shyness in monetary dealings, in acquiring knowledge, in eating and in business, becomes happy.

Virtuous persons and fruit-laden trees bow, but fools and dry sticks break because they do not bend.

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.

This world is a bitter tree, it has only two sweet nectar like fruits - one is soft voice and the other is company of gentlemen.

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

God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.