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Hitopadesa
That one is...
That one is learned who has reduced his learning to practice.
Source: In
The people of...
The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself.
Is anyone simply...
Is anyone simply by birth to be applauded or punished?
Source: In
What ever is...
What ever is the natural propensity of a person is hard to overcome. If a dog were made a king, he would still gnaw at...
When the leader...
When the leader passes over all alike, not making a distinction, then the endeavors of those who are capable of...
Greatness does not...
Greatness does not approach him who is forever looking down.
Source: In
The mind is...
The mind is lowered through association with inferiors. With equals it attains equality; and with superiors,...
A store of...
A store of grain, Oh king is the best of treasures. A gem put in your mouth will not support...
No wise person...
No wise person should make known the loss of fortune, any malpractice in their house, his being cheated, or having...
In time of...
In time of danger it is proper to be alarmed until danger be near at hand; but when we perceive that danger is near,...
No one should...
No one should form an acquaintance with one who has an evil character. A piece of coal, if it is hot burns, and if...
She is a...
She is a wife who is the soul of her husband.
Source: In
Youth, abundant wealth,...
Youth, abundant wealth, high birth, and inexperience, are, each of them a source of ruin. What then must be the fate...
Subdue fate by...
Subdue fate by exerting human strength to the maximum; and if, when the effort has been made and success is not...
No man should...
No man should ever display his bravery unless he is prepared for battle, nor bear the marks of defiance, until he has...
Learning is superior...
Learning is superior to beauty; learning is better than hidden treasure; learning is a companion on a journey to a...
Amongst all things,...
Amongst all things, knowledge is truly the best thing: from its not being liable ever to be stolen, from it not being...
Learning is a...
Learning is a livelihood.
Source: In
Idleness, women, disorder,...
Idleness, women, disorder, a foolish partiality for one's own native place, discontent and timidity are six...
One should not...
One should not lift the rod against our enemies upon the private information of another.
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