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.

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

Wealth, a friend, a wife, and a kingdom may be regained; but this body when lost may never be acquired again.

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

It is better to live under a tree in a jungle inhabited by tigers and elephants, to maintain oneself in such a place with ripe fruits and spring water, to lie down on grass and to wear the ragged barks of trees than to live amongst one's relations when reduced to poverty.

A friend, even if he be the enemy's son , should be protected.

Chankaya is referring there to the probibition of entry of the untrustworthy in the counsel-room. Disloyal persons foolishly speak out the secrets of the counsel not knowing the harmful effects of the same. Disclosing the secrets of the counsel mars the welfare of the country.