मम तवं हि न कर्तव्यम ऐश्वर्ये वा धने ऽपि वा पूर्वावाप्तं हरन्त्य अन्ये राजधर्मं हि तं विदुः ।। २-५०-१९ ।।
'Therefore, O king, I embrace discontent. A person who strives for prosperity is truly wise in matters of state. One should not cling to wealth and affluence, for the riches accumulated and hoarded can easily be taken away.' ।। 2-50-19 ।।