Union in privacy (with one's wife); boldness; storing away useful items; watchfulness; and not easily trusting others; these five things are to be learned from a crow.

Life's a test, mistakes are lessons, but the gift of life is knowing that you have made a difference.

Although an ass is tired, he continues to carry his burden; he is unmindful of cold and heat; and he is always contented; these three things should be learned from the ass.

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

A wicked wife, a false friend, a saucy servant, and living in a house with a serpent in it are nothing but death.

Wealth, a friend, a wife, and a kingdom may be regained; but this body when lost may never be acquired again.