As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family.

Those parents who do not educate their sons are their enemies; for as is a crane among swans, so are ignorant so are ignorant sons in a public assembly.

A learned man is honoured by the people.A learned man commands respect everywhere for his learning. Indeed, learning is honoured everywhere.

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.

Even a captured enemy is not to be trusted.

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

An enemy should be struck at his weak point.