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.
One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others can use neither knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises.
Once you start working on something, don’t be afraid of failure and don’t abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.
Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions: Why I am doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead.
He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.
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.
Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth
All the creatures are pleased by loving words; and therefore we should address words that are pleasing to all, for there is no lack of sweet words.
He who is prepared for the future and he who deals cleverly with any situation that may arise are both happy, but the fatalistic man who wholly depends on luck is ruined.
A learned man is honoured by the people. A learned man commands respect everywhere for his learning. Indeed, learning is honored everywhere.