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 awakened from sleep.

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There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal...

There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal...

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

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

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it...

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it...

A man is born alone and dies alone; and he experiences the good and bad...

A man is born alone and dies alone; and he experiences the good and bad...

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships...

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships...

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with...

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with...

Whores don't live in company of poor men, citizens never support a weak company and...

Whores don't live in company of poor men, citizens never support a weak company and...

If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has...

If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has...

It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss...

It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss...

As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so...

As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so...

He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away;...

He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away;...

The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness...

The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness...

Among men the barber is cunning; among birds the crow; among beasts the jackal; and...

Among men the barber is cunning; among birds the crow; among beasts the jackal; and...

The life of an uneducated man is as useless as the tail of a dog...

The life of an uneducated man is as useless as the tail of a dog...

What is it that escapes the observation of poets? What is that act women are...

What is it that escapes the observation of poets? What is that act women are...

The happiness and peace attained by those satisfied by the nectar of spiritual tranquillity is...

The happiness and peace attained by those satisfied by the nectar of spiritual tranquillity is...

Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are...

Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are...

O wise man! Give your wealth only to the worthy and never to others. The...

O wise man! Give your wealth only to the worthy and never to others. The...

A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people...

A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people...

Do not be very upright in your dealings for you would see by going to...

Do not be very upright in your dealings for you would see by going to...