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.
From Thiruvalluvar
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.
Indulgence in frivolous speech not only reveals one's lack of moral character, but it deprives him of good qualities also.
To embrace the whole world in friendship is wisdom. This wisdom is not changeable like the flowers that bloom and fade.
A man who always speaks the truth wholeheartedly is greater than those who do penance and deeds of charity.
Those who worship God only, can get rid of anxiety of mind; others cannot.
The benefit a father can confer on his son is to make him fit to occupy the front rank in the assembly of the learned.
Pleasant speech yields joy to all, and observing this, is there any need for unpleasant speech?
To guard and to deal with others' goods as one's own is considered as the mark of proper trade among merchants.
One who cannot live in harmony with others is regarded as an ignorant fool, even if he happens to be very learned in various matters.
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