Is there any way to safeguard and acquire wealth? Yes, there is one sure way: namely, never to covet the wealth of another.
From Thiruvalluvar
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.
The entire world is a witness to the phenomenon that sorrows keep away from the kindhearted and compassionate.
It is good to forget one's anger against one's wrongdoer, whoever he may be, for countless number of evils will quickly grow from this anger.
The first and most important thing a man should keep away from is not doing harm of any kind knowingly to anyone, at any time.
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.
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.
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.
A wise person does not undertake any business with the risk of losing the capital money in search of making a profit.
The quantity of a man's wealth will not last long if his generous nature is not balanced with the size of his property.
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