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“Fame is a jealous mistressAnd will brook no rival.”
“Indulgence in frivolous speech not only reveals one's lack of moral character, but it deprives him of good qualities also.”
“When the rare chance comes, seize itTo do the rare deed.”
“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.”
“Those who have wisdom have all:Fools with all have nothing.”
“Just as the earth that bears the man who tills and digs it, to bear those who speak ill of them, is a quality of the highest respect.”
“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.”
“A man who always speaks the truth wholeheartedly is greater than those who do penance and deeds of charity.”
“The wound made by hurting with fire will heal but the wound created by harsh words uttered using out tongue leaves an indelible scar.”
“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.”
“Consider a man’s good qualities, and consider his faults; and judge his character by that which is more.”
“She who has the excellence of home virtues, and can expend within the means of her husband, is a help in the domestic state”
“Those who worship God only, can get rid of anxiety of mind; others cannot.”
“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.”
“From whomsoever one hears anything, it is wisdom to understand the true import of it.”
“Think wisely before you exercise an action. Having done so however, never look back and regret. That would be a shame”
“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.”
“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.”
“Great wealth, like a crowd at a concert,Gathers and melts.”
“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.”