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.

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

The life of an uneducated man is as useless as the tail of a dog which neither covers its rear end, nor protects it from the bites of insects.

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.

He who gives up shyness in monetary dealings, in acquiring knowledge, in eating and in business, becomes happy.

A permanent relationship is dependent on particular purpose or wealth.

Our bodies are perishable, wealth is not at all permanent and death is always nearby. Therefore we must immediately engage in acts of merit.