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

The foolish wish to speak out what was spoken in secret by the master.

Union in privacy (with one's wife); boldness; storing away useful items; watchfulness; and not easily trusting others; these five things are to be learned from a crow.

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

All the creatures are pleased by loving words; and therefore we should address words that are pleasing to all, for there is no lack of sweet words.

When one is consumed by the sorrows of life, three things give him relief: offspring, a wife, and the company of the Lord's devotees.

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