Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.

Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.

There are three gems upon this earth; food, water, and pleasing words - fools (mudhas) consider pieces of rocks as gems.

A thing may be dreaded as long as it has not overtaken you.

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.

Time perfects men as well as destroys them.

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