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. Thiruvalluvar correctdestroydisagree Change image and share on social
The quantity of a man's wealth will not last long if his generous nature is not balanced with the size of his property. Thiruvalluvar balancegenerouslong Change image and share on social
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. Thiruvalluvar considerdestroygain Change image and share on social
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. Thiruvalluvar afraidbloodcharacter Change image and share on social
Is there any way to safeguard and acquire wealth? Yes, there is one sure way: namely, never to covet the wealth of another. Thiruvalluvar acquirecovetsafeguard Change image and share on social
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. Thiruvalluvar harmimportantkind Change image and share on social
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. Thiruvalluvar benevolenceconsiderduty Change image and share on social
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. Thiruvalluvar foolharmonyignorant Change image and share on social
Indulgence in frivolous speech not only reveals one's lack of moral character, but it deprives him of good qualities also. Thiruvalluvar characterdeprivefrivolous Change image and share on social
To embrace the whole world in friendship is wisdom. This wisdom is not changeable like the flowers that bloom and fade. Thiruvalluvar bloomchangeableembrace Change image and share on social