We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment.

The one excellent thing that can be learned from a lion is that whatever a man intends doing should be done by him with a whole-hearted and strenuous effort.

Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.

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

Wealth, a friend, a wife, and a kingdom may be regained, but this body when lost may never be acquired again.

Drop the idea that attachment and love are one thing. They are enemies. It is the attachment that destroys all love.

There are three gems upon this earth, food, water, and pleasing words — fools consider pieces of rocks as gems.

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

A man is great by deeds, not by birth.

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

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

Learn from the mistakes of others, You can’t afford to make them all on your own.

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

The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.

Never reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.

There are only two ways of dealing with evil persons or thorns. Crush them under your boot or stay far away from them.

A man is born alone and dies alone, and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone, and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode.