Colective wisdom

Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately.

A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions.

Secrets rarely remain secret. They’ll eventually come out and be known to all.

More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.

Money gives one power and influence.

Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.

If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.

Make the most of favorable conditions till they last.

If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.

Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.

If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.

Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.

Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person.

Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present.

Lending money to a friend can lead to souring of friendship. If you ask to repay, he may feel offended, and if he fails to repay, you’ll be offended.

When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.

Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things.

Laughter reduces stress and improves immunity, leading to better health.

Governments have far-reaching powers.

If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.

In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.

Where two parties are involved in a situation, fault usually lies with both if things go wrong. Rarely can one party be blamed entirely.

Without involvement of at least two persons, a quarrel won’t happen. So, if one of the two persons decide, a quarrel won’t happen.

It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment.

People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance.

It’s never too late to change course or make amends for a past mistake. Don’t let your ego come in between.

Leaders are not easy to find. Retain them at whatever price it takes if you’ve them.

It’s fine to lose small things if it helps you win the big pie.

It’s better to be cautious than regret later.

Words of flattery may not be sincere. But action (imitation) is sincere. Who wouldn’t be flattered if someone imitates them in some way?