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A Tamil poet and philosopher whose work, the Tirukkural, consists of 1,330 couplets that provide ethical guidance on topics such as love, marriage, governance, and virtue. His teachings emphasize the importance of living a righteous life, practicing compassion, and maintaining a strong moral character. His timeless wisdom has shaped the cultural and philosophical landscape of Tamil Nadu and beyond, offering profound insights on how to live a meaningful life.

Thiruvalluvar Icon Image
Thiruvalluvar
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A Tamil poet and philosopher whose work, the Tirukkural, consists of 1,330 couplets that provide ethical guidance on topics such as love, marriage, governance, and virtue. His teachings emphasize the importance of living a righteous life, practicing compassion, and maintaining a strong moral character. His timeless wisdom has shaped the cultural and philosophical landscape of Tamil Nadu and beyond, offering profound insights on how to live a meaningful life.

Better than a long speech is a single word that brings peace.

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Even if the income is less it does not matter, if the expenditure does not exceed the income.

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There is no greater wealth than Virtue, And no greater loss than to forget it.

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A wise man learns from the mistakes of others, a fool from his own.

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From whomsoever one hears anything, it is wisdom to understand the true import of it.

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A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.

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In sandy soil, when deep you delve, you reach the springs below; The more you learn, the freer streams of wisdom flow.

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When you are about to badger the weak, Then imagine yourself before a more powerful man.

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To turn away a guest is poorest poverty; To bear with fools is mightiest might.

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The only gift is giving to the poor; All else is exchange.

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The worth of a wife is a man's good fortune; His jewels are his good children.

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Great wealth, like a crowd at a concert, Gathers and melts.

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Not every light is a true light; To the wise the light of truth is light itself.

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A strong mind can overcome any challenge.

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As the quality of water changes with the nature of the soil; So will a man's reason vary with the quality of his friends.

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Uttering foul words, while there are the sweetest of words, is like going for the unripe fruits while there are a lot of ripe ones.

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Fame is a jealous mistress And will brook no rival.

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If men must beg to live, May the Creator also go wandering and perish.

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Just as a single tree does not make a forest, a single hand cannot achieve greatness.

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A fortress is of no use to cowards.

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When the rare chance comes, seize it To do the rare deed.

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The gruel that children's little hands have stirred is sweeter than nectar.

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Consider a man’s good qualities, and consider his faults; and judge his character by that which is more.

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