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

Time perfects all living beings as well as kills them; it alone is awake when all others are asleep. Time is insurmountable.

He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away; but he who is not in our heart is far though he may really be nearby.

Who realises all the happiness he desires? Everything is in the hands of God. Therefore one should learn contentment.

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

A low-minded person should not be given good advice.

Low class men desire wealth;middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man's true wealth.