Thiruvalluvar Zitate auf Englisch

Zitat des Tages von Thiruvalluvar:

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.

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 benefit a father can confer on his son is to make him fit to occupy the front rank in the assembly of the learned.

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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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Those who worship God only, can get rid of anxiety of mind; others cannot.

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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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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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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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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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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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Is there any way to safeguard and acquire wealth? Yes, there is one sure way: namely, never to covet the wealth of another.

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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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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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