Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person.

The fire of the forest burns trees to ashes. Even expensive sandalwood tree which is endowed with qualities of cooling and fragrance, cannot escape from burning. In the same way wicked cause harm to their benefactors also.

No one should ever be disrespected.

Do not keep company with a fool for as we can see he is a two-legged beast. Like an unseen thorn he pierces the heart with his sharp words.

Many a bad habit is developed through overindulgence, and many a good one by chastisement; therefore, beat your son as well as your pupil; never indulge them.

One who is to be pardoned should not be harassed.

Till the enemy's weakness is known , he should be kept on friendly terms.