For the poor who dream of riches, only failure awaits them in their quest. The temptation to get rich is equivalent to taming wild elephants.
The fool consoles himself with the past, the fool with the future, the wise with the present.
A quarrel without reason - here is the sign of stupidity.
Goodness shines from afar like the peaks of the Himalayas. The river cannot be seen even up close, just as the arrows loose at night cannot be seen.
The noble speaks only of his neighbor's virtues, even if he lacks them; the lowly one, only about defects. And even if both are wrong, the first goes to heaven and the second to hell.
Possessions, even the most trifling, are only truly valued when he who seeks happiness in life can bestow them: for what is given turns into treasure, and what is kept only meets with destruction.
Wealth and constant health, sweet-talking friend and wife, obedient son and useful knowledge - these are the six joys of this world.
Fear the danger before he makes his defence; when the danger already exists, don't be afraid, face it.
Neither matted hair nor race nor birth make you a Brahman. Brahman and happy are you when truth and dharma reside within you.
Be kind to the guest, even if he is your enemy. The tree shadows even the woodcutter.
Be grateful to the world; to wish everyone good - this is what is nobler and more precious than any beneficence; In addition, it requires no expense.
In case of helplessness, anger is immeasurable. I am the principal, when it comes to justice, and if I have taken it by wrong ways, What fate will my people have, following me, in their deeds?
A fool thinks in childhood only of his parents, in youth only of his beloved woman, in old age only of children, and has no time to think of himself.
The benefactor triumphs twice: in this world and the next- "I am the one who has done good!" he rejoices. And when he attains happiness he triumphs.
You cannot ask for peace and firmness from a heart weakened by love.
The wise walk alone on the path of the happy, leading others on the same path. The words, no matter how harsh, do not upset him, because they are addressed to him for his own good.
At first the wine is sweet and, like an enchanted journey, it confuses those who do not know how to see sin in it.
The taste of food is known only to the eater; let perhaps only the one who is asked answer; only the sleeper dreams; for the wicked, the best example is the judge who ends up being judged.
Incline your ear to useful speech, even if it comes from a child; do not listen to bad talk, even if it comes from an old man.
Truly, he who will pass into the realm beyond death will find himself among the wise, among those who freely converse with the divine Ra.
Educate in yourself the sense of meekness, do not let yourself be carried away by passions and drive away feelings of annoyance and anger.
Time loves and hates no one, it is indifferent to all - it treats all alike.
Time, nature, necessity, chance are the basic elements, but only their combination in a favorable or unfavorable way becomes the cause of happiness or unhappiness. The foundation of happiness lies in self-knowledge and asceticism.
All that the mind produces can be accomplished by human means. Fate depends on the unseen qualities of people.
All our deeds, thoughts and words follow us - so do only good!
The ornaments of the wise are always modesty and simplicity, he is always able to accept the good of what is said; and as my spirit alone inclines to the virtues, so it inclines to the followers of good.
The impulsive will never know the truth.
Every unbiased judgment diminishes the power of falsehood, affirms truth, gives rise to good, and destroys evil as food destroys hunger.
Softness, effeminacy, diseased state, attachment to native places, affluent life, fear - these are the six obstacles to greatness.
Where the unworthy are valued and the worthy are despised, there they find their refuge, hunger, death and fear.