The earth is supported by the power of truth; it is the power of truth that makes the sun shine and the winds blow; indeed all things rest upon truth.

He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away; but he who is not in our heart is far though he may really be nearby.

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

If people of one''s own side have good conduct, it adds power to oneself. The misconduct on the contrary render one powerless. The enemy taks advantage of it. A skilled statesman never allows enemy to win over.

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

The king shall lose no time when the opportunity waited for arrives.

Although an ass is tired, he continues to carry his burden; he is unmindful of cold and heat; and he is always contented; these three things should be learned from the ass.