The poverty of a man of benevolence is not to be considered as poverty but only as his temporary inability to exercise his inherent duty.
To embrace the whole world in friendship is wisdom. This wisdom is not changeable like the flowers that bloom and fade.
Is there any way to safeguard and acquire wealth? Yes, there is one sure way: namely, never to covet the wealth of another.
People of noble character are afraid of keeping friendship with dishonorable people. But people of discreditable character consider friendship with the dishonorable as a blood relationship.
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.
Indulgence in frivolous speech not only reveals one's lack of moral character, but it deprives him of good qualities also.
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.
To guard and to deal with others' goods as one's own is considered as the mark of proper trade among merchants.
One who has no love in his heart will try to possess everything for himself. One who has love in his heart is ready to sacrifice everything, including his own body, for the benefit of others.
A man who always speaks the truth wholeheartedly is greater than those who do penance and deeds of charity.
A wise person does not undertake any business with the risk of losing the capital money in search of making a profit.
