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

The king shall lose no time when the opportunity waited for arrives.

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.

Whores don’t live in company of poor men, citizens never support a weak company and birds don’t build nests on a tree that doesn’t bear fruits.

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

Although an ass is tired, he continues to carry his burden; he is unmindful of cold and heat; and he is always contented; these three things should be learned from the ass.

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