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.

A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.

If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is reckless, they will not only be reckless likewise, but also eat into his works.

One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others, can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises.

If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation?

A person or a ruler who executes his plans (of public welfare) after due consideration, the prosperity stands with him for a longer period.

As long as your body is healthy and under control and death is distant, try to save your soul; when death is immanent what can you do?