Beauty is spoiled by an immoral nature; noble birth by bad conduct; learning, without being perfected; and wealth by not being properly utilised.

There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.

The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.

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

A man or a ruler should always take up a task after thoroughly considering its consequences. Otherwise fate also cannot protect his wealth.

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

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