An egoist can be won over by being respected, a crazy person can be won over by allowing him to behave in an insane manner and a wise person can be won over by truth.

There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it.

Even a captured enemy is not to be trusted.

A single son endowed with good qualities is far better than a hundred devoid of them.

She is a true wife who is clean (suci), expert, chaste, pleasing to the husband, and truthful.

Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years. For the next five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them like a friend. Your grown up children are your best friends.

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