Panchatantra Punches Part 10

45. No rogue ever gives a reason for dishonesty, and no saint for his compassion - No matter how much kindness you show to a rascal, he will remain a rascal.

46. Lost is a gift which does not fit, lost is a service when it is lavished on idiots, lost in ingratitude is the kindest advice and lost is courtesy on one who is not a gentle man.

47. A perfume on a corpse, shouting to the deaf, or applying sense to fools, brings no rewards.

48. Whether it be friend, relative. teacher or even the king, they must be kept within their limits, when they have evil designs.Otherwise they will make you bend to their will.

49. Rest your head in fire, have snakes for pillow, but do not put up with friends who knowingly commit wrong or stabs a knife on your back with a smile.

50. 3 things in life is worth living for : Virtue, money and love.