Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions: Why am I 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.

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

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.

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

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

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.

Do not be ashamed of learning, even from a lower person. Gold is taken even from the filth.

There is no disease like greed, no enemy like anger, no poverty like ignorance, and no happiness like wisdom.

Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years. For the next five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them like a friend.

A man without education is like an animal.

As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.

The earth is supported by the power of truth; it is the power of truth that makes the sun shine and the winds blow.

Time perfects all things, and time turns all kingdoms to dust.

One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need arises.

Never associate with those whose character is questionable.

He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment.

Test a servant in the discharge of duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune.

An enemy's enemy is a natural friend.

Accumulate wealth righteously; protect it diligently; multiply it wisely; and distribute it charitably.

A leader who does not practice self-control will ruin his state.

Discipline is the root of prosperity.

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

Knowledge is lost without practice; a man is lost without wisdom.

Do not reveal your planned undertakings until they are accomplished.

A wise man trains his children in diverse sciences and virtues.

The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, and the foolish child must be approached with caution.

A debt should be paid to the last penny, an enemy conquered to the last man, and a disease treated to the very root.

Good counsel is the sharpest weapon of a statesman.

Do not judge a person's capability by his appearance.

The greatest victory is won without fighting on the battlefield.

A scholar is honored in his own country; a man of virtue is honored everywhere.

A house without children is a desert; a mind without knowledge is dark.

Guard your character with greater vigilance than your gold.

In times of crisis, preserve your wealth; in times of peril, preserve your wife; but at all times, preserve your own virtue and life.

Flattery is the poison that ruins leaders.

The king should be accessible to his subjects at all times.

A sharp intellect combined with decisive action conquers all obstacles.

Do not lament over the past; do not be anxious about the future; the wise live in the present.

He who does not manage his finances with prudence will soon become a beggar.

An unprincipled ally is more dangerous than an open enemy.

Patience in adversity is the true mark of courage.

The roots of prosperity are planted in the soil of righteousness.

A man who speaks sweetly while harboring malice is like a pot of poison with a surface of milk.

The best defense is an alert and disciplined mind.

Never act out of blind passion or sudden anger.

A well-administered treasury is the backbone of state power.

He who seeks true knowledge must conquer indolence and sleep.

Treat a guest with honor and generosity.

A courageous leader inspires an entire army to victory.

Do not put your trust in a friend who has betrayed you once.

The law must be applied equally to the prince and the peasant.

Cultivate friendship with those who elevate your character.

The tree that does not yield fruit is cut down; a leader without virtue is deserted.

Keep your strategic counsel secret until the time of execution.

A nation's strength resides in the moral education of its youth.

Never despise a small beginning.

True wealth is the capacity to help others in their hour of need.

The wise man avoids arguments with the foolish.

Action without foresight is a disaster in the making.

The disciplined life yields the sweetest fruit.

A truthful word spoken with courage dissolves all deceit.

Preserve your dignity even in the midst of poverty.

The scholar without humility is an empty drum.

A state flourishes when its leaders practice self-denial.

Never boast of your accomplishments; let your deeds speak.

The wise ruler listens to the whisper of his people.

Virtue is the only jewel that never loses its luster.

He who masters his temper masters his destiny.

Let your intellect be your guide and virtue your companion.

A corrupt judge destroys the foundations of a kingdom.

Cultivate deep discernment in every transaction of life.

The flame of knowledge burns away the darkness of deceit.

True friendship is proven in the storm of adversity.

A leader must possess the courage to make difficult decisions.

The wealth of knowledge cannot be stolen by any thief.

Walk with clarity and act with unyielding purpose.

The ruler who oppresses his subjects will soon be overthrown.

Honor those who speak truth to power.

A well-ordered life is a life of lasting tranquility.

Do not hoard knowledge; use it for the welfare of all.

The lion does not wait for prey to enter his mouth; he hunts with vigor.

Patience in planning guarantees triumph in execution.

A pure heart and a keen intellect make an unbeatable combination.

Let your integrity be your greatest asset.

The wise man turns every obstacle into a strategic advantage.

Speak with measured gravity and act with decisive speed.

The foundation of all enduring success is unyielding discipline.

Never celebrate a victory before the battle is completely won.

A virtuous leader is a blessing to the entire land.

The wisdom of the ancients is a lamp in dark times.

Cultivate self-reliance and fear no change of fortune.

The noble mind forgives mistakes but never compromises with malice.

Stand firm in your duties and let the world take note.

The measure of your greatness is the welfare of your people.

A quiet resolve accomplishes more than loud boasting.

Knowledge without character is a dangerous weapon.

Live with honor, govern with justice, and protect the weak.

The wise strategist anticipates the next three moves of destiny.

The wound is the place where the light enters you.

What you seek is seeking you.

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.

Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.

You cannot find peace by avoiding life.

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.

Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.

Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.

And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.