Low class men desire wealth;middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man's true wealth.

The cuckoos remain silent for a long time (for several seasons) until they are able to sing sweetly (in the Spring) so as to give joy to all.

The man who remains a fool even in advanced age is really a fool, just as the Indra-Varuna fruit does not become sweet no matter how ripe it might become.

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.

The world's biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.

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

As long as your body is healthy and under control and death is distant, try to save your soul; when death is immanent what can you do?

By means of hearing one understands dharma, malignity vanishes, knowledge is acquired, and liberation from material bondage is gained.

We should not feel pride in our charity, austerity, valour, scriptural knowledge, modestyandmorality for the world is full of the rarest gems.