A ruler wishing to win shold not trust a cpterued enemy even if he may be extending had to be friend. Because deep rooted enemity, however, concealed, will ruerely come to light.

No amount of advice change his attitude. He does not listed to good advice. Rather he gets angry.

Considersing the forebearance of a person, Do not harass him.

Do not put your trust in rivers, men who carry weapons, beasts with claws or horns, women, and members of a royal family.

As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family.

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

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