A man attains greatness by his merits, not simply by occupying an exalted seat. Can we call a crow an eagle (garuda) simply because he sits on the top of a tall building.

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

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.

Everybody has same or the other weakness. This eis also a a general tendency to conceal theee weaknesses. For people may not harm for these, but they will surely ridicule or make fun of. Friendship, of course feigned should be retained with enemy till his weakness is known. Let him remain elated.

Fate being unfavorable( or without god's grace, even an easy task becomes difficult to accomplish)

The power of a king lies in his mighty arms; that of a brahmana in his spiritual knowledge; and that of a woman in her beauty youth and sweet words.

The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.