Do not be very upright in your dealings for you would see by going to the forest that straight trees are cut down while crooked ones are left standing.

What good can the scriptures do to a man who has no sense of his own? Of what use is as mirror to a blind man?

Rain which falls upon the sea is useless; so is food for one who is satiated; in vain is a gift for one who is wealthy; and a burning lamp during the daytime is useless.

An enemy should be struck at his weak point.

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.

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.

Generosity, pleasing address, courage and propriety of conduct are not acquired, but are inbred qualities.