The benefit a father can confer on his son is to make him fit to occupy the front rank in the assembly of the learned.
Pleasant speech yields joy to all, and observing this, is there any need for unpleasant speech?
To guard and to deal with others' goods as one's own is considered as the mark of proper trade among merchants.
One who cannot live in harmony with others is regarded as an ignorant fool, even if he happens to be very learned in various matters.
Is there any way to safeguard and acquire wealth? Yes, there is one sure way namely, never to covet the wealth of another.
Indulgence in frivolous speech not only reveals one's lack of moral character, but it deprives him of good qualities also.
The entire world is a witness to the phenomenon that sorrows keep away from the kindhearted and compassionate.
A man who always speaks the truth wholeheartedly is greater than those who do penance and deeds of charity.
The first and most important thing a man should keep away from is not doing harm of any kind knowingly to anyone, at any time.
The true nature of all wealth is temporary; those who have wealth must here and now do good deeds that will live for a long time.
To embrace the whole world in friendship is wisdom. This wisdom is not changeable like the flowers that bloom and fade.
A wise person does not undertake any business with the risk of losing the capital money in search of making a profit.
The quantity of a man's wealth will not last long if his generous nature is not balanced with the size of his property.