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Those who have wisdom have all: Fools with all have nothing.Thiruvalluvar
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I never saw Death before, and now I see That it is warring eyes in a woman's form.Thiruvalluvar
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When the rare chance comes, seize it To do the rare deed.Thiruvalluvar
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It is politics to please and hoodwink those Who flatter but despise us.Thiruvalluvar
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Those are fools however learned Who have not learned to walk with the world.Thiruvalluvar
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It is compassion, the most gracious of virtues, Which moves the world.Thiruvalluvar
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Great wealth, like a crowd at a concert, Gathers and melts.Thiruvalluvar
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Make foes of bowmen if you must, Never of penmen.Thiruvalluvar
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Fame is a jealous mistress And will brook no rival.Thiruvalluvar
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The immoral can no more earn respect Than the envious be rich.Thiruvalluvar
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Cling to the One who clings to nothing; And so clinging, cease to cling.Thiruvalluvar
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Folded hands may conceal a dagger --Likewise a foe's tears.Thiruvalluvar
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The vast world rainless, one may bid adieu To charity and penance.Thiruvalluvar
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Conquer with forbearance The excesses of insolence.Thiruvalluvar
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Virtue alone is happiness; all else Is else, and without praise.Thiruvalluvar