We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future men of discernment deal only with the present moment.

He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.

As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.