"The wise man neglects not his duty towards his master, but taking his seat in the hall obedience, remembers that humility and faithfulness bring exaltation. Falsehood brings a man to shame, and lying lips dishonor their possessor. Be then contented with the fortune that has been poured on your head; be faithful, honest and true, and mankind will praise you, and my favour will follow you, thing of your end, and oppress not the poor; so shall name remain when all else of you is gone."

Maharaja Ranjit Singh's message to an Officer