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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.

Thiruvalluvar Icon Image
Thiruvalluvar
Quotes

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.

The biggest fool is he who has learned much, taught much, and is still discontented.

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Forsake not the friendship of those who have been your staff in adversity, Forget not the benevolence of the blameless.

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True happiness is found in giving, not in receiving.

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How can one, who eats the flesh of others to swell his flesh, show compassion?

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The spear that missed to kill an elephant is worth holding than the arrow that killed a rabbit.

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Just as the hand that strikes the ground cannot fail, So is the ruin certain of him who cherishes anger.

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Purity of heart leads to purity of actions.

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Learn to control your thoughts, for they become your actions.

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Do not gloat over the pain of others; sooner or later you will also taste suffering.

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Nothing is impossible for those who act after wise counsel and careful thought.

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Anger kills both laughter and joy; What greater foe is there than anger?

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A true devotee is one who sees the divine in all beings.

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The best ornament is humility; the best wealth is contentment.

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Speak the truth even if it leads to your own downfall.

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Do not criticize that which you have not experienced.

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The greatest gift you can give someone is your time and attention.

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Have good thoughts, speak good words, and perform good acts.

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The ignorant torment themselves more than they do others.

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How can kindliness rule that man Who eateth other flesh to increase his own?

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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.

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There may be many who will gladly face death in the battlefield, but few who will face a hostile society.

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Even the ignorant may appear very worthy, If they keep silent before the learned.

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The learned are said to have seeing eyes; The unlearned have only two sores on their faces.

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