The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.
From Chanakya
Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.
Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.
The earth is supported by the power of truth; it is the power of truth that makes the sun shine and the winds blow; indeed all things rest upon truth.
There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it.
He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.
It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss of life causes but a moment's grief, but disgrace brings grief every day of one's life.
As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
As long as your body is healthy and under control and death is distant, try to save your soul; when death is immanent what can you do?
We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment.
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