The Nature of Women

Women possess double the hunger, four times the shyness, six times the courage, and eight times the desire compared to men.

Be Cautious in Trust

Do not trust rivers, armed men, wild animals, strangers, or members of a royal family blindly.

Dangerous Companions

A deceitful wife, a false friend, a disrespectful servant, or living in a house with a snake are paths to destruction.

Marry with Wisdom

Choose a spouse from a respectable family, even if imperfect in appearance, over someone beautiful but of low virtue.

Save What Truly Matters

Save money for tough times, protect your spouse even by sacrificing wealth, but prioritize saving your soul above all else.

Test Relationships in Tough Times

Test a servant during work, a relative in hardship, a friend in adversity, and a spouse in misfortune.

The Mark of a True Friend

A true friend stands by you during need, famine, war, legal battles, and even at the funeral grounds.

Places to Avoid for Wise People

Wise people should avoid places where they can’t earn a living, where there’s no respect, no wisdom, or no kindness.

Five Essentials for a Place to Stay

Stay only where you find a wealthy person, a knowledgeable scholar, a ruler, a river, and a physician.

Don’t Live in a Place Where You Can’t Thrive

Do not live in a place where you are disrespected, cannot earn a living, lack friends, or cannot gain knowledge.