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Whoever Imposes Severe Punishment Becomes Repulsive To The People; While He Who Awards Mild Punishment Becomes Contemptible. But Whoever Imposes Punishment As Deserved Becomes Respectable. For Punishment When Awarded With Due Consideration, Makes The People Devoted To Righteousness And To Works Productive Of Wealth And Enjoyment; While Punishment, When Ill-awarded Under The Influence Of Greed And Anger Or Owing To Ignorance, Excites Fury Even Among Hermits And Ascetics Dwelling In Forests, Not To Speak Of Householders.

The Man Who Remains A Fool Even In Advanced Age Is Really A Fool, Just As The Indra-varuna Fruit Does Not Become Sweet No Matter How Ripe It Might Become.

A Man Attains Greatness By His Merits, Not Simply By Occupying An Exalted Seat. Can We Call A Crow An Eagle (garuda) Simply Because He Sits On The Top Of A Tall Building.

A Thing May Be Dreaded As Long As It Has Not Overtaken You.

Generosity, Pleasing Address, Courage And Propriety Of Conduct Are Not Acquired, But Are Inbred Qualities.