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The enemies cannot destroy the king who has at his service the respect and friendship of the wise men who can find fault, disagree, and correct him.
Thiruvalluvar
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The true nature of all wealth is temporary; those who have wealth must here and now do good deeds that will live for a long time.
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The most valuable wealth of a man is his knowledge, which cannot be destroyed; all other riches that he has gained are not considered to be wealth at all.
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To embrace the whole world in friendship is wisdom. This wisdom is not changeable like the flowers that bloom and fade.
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To guard and to deal with others' goods as one's own is considered as the mark of proper trade among merchants.
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One who has no love in his heart will try to possess everything for himself. One who has love in his heart is ready to sacrifice everything, including his own body, for the benefit of others.
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People of noble character are afraid of keeping friendship with dishonorable people. But people of discreditable character consider friendship with the dishonorable as a blood relationship.
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A wise person does not undertake any business with the risk of losing the capital money in search of making a profit.
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A man who always speaks the truth wholeheartedly is greater than those who do penance and deeds of charity.
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The poverty of a man of benevolence is not to be considered as poverty but only as his temporary inability to exercise his inherent duty.
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The entire world is a witness to the phenomenon that sorrows keep away from the kindhearted and compassionate.
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Indulgence in frivolous speech not only reveals one's lack of moral character, but it deprives him of good qualities also.
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