Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person..

An egoist can be won over by being respected, a crazy person can be won over by allowing him to behave in an insane manner and a wise person can be w….

Rain which falls upon the sea is useless; so is food for one who is satiated; in vain is a gift for one who is wealthy; and a burning lamp during the….

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..

Do not pass between two brahmanas, between a brahmana and his sacrificial fire, between a wife and her husband, a master and his servant, and a ploug….

It is better to be without a king than to have a bad one..

If one limb of the body is defected or inflicted with, disease, the whole feels tha pai. Some way if any department, minister or official of the stat….

He who wears unclean garments, has dirty teeth, is a glutton, speaks unkindly and sleeps after sunrise - although he may be the greatest personality ….

The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awaken….

He who shall practice these twenty virtues shall become invincible in all his undertakings..

Learning is like a cow of desire. It, like her, yields in all seasons..

Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are needed by one who desires to rise to the divine platform..

A thing may be dreaded as long as it has not overtaken you..

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

A permanent relationship is dependent on particular purpose or wealth..

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability..

He is a pandit (man of knowledge) who speaks what is suitable to the occasion, who renders loving service according to his ability, and who knows the….

What good is a cow that neither gives milk nor conceives? Similarly, what is the value of the birth of a son if he becomes neither learned nor a pure….

The foolish wish to speak out what was spoken in secret by the master..

A tolerant person should not be harrased. The subject or the ruled ones generally is loyal to the ruler. The people tak to revolt when they are helpl….

A man attains greatness by his merits, not simply by occupying an exalted seat. Can we call a crow an eagle (garuda) simply because he sits on the to….