55 Quotes by Thiruvalluvar

Although an act of help done timely, might be small in nature, it is truly larger than the world itself.

Just as the hand rushes involuntarily to protect one's honor in case of accidental state of undress, so does a friend come to his friend's aid without being asked

A timely benefit, -though thing of little worth,The gift itself, -in excellence transcends the earth

பயன்மரம் உள்ளூர்ப் பழுத்தற்றால் செல்வம் நயனுடை யான்கண் படின்.(குறள் எண்:216)(பொருள்: பயன்தரக்கூடிய மரம் ஊர் நடுவே பழுத்தால் எல்லோருக்கும் பயன் தருவதைப் போல, நற்பண்பு உடையவரிடம் சேரும் செல்வம் எல்லோருக்கும் பயனளிக்கும்.)

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

To reprove a harm-doer, put him to shame by doing a good deed in return.

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

There is a limit for everything. You can't just load tons and tons of peacock feathers in a cart considering it's light weight. If you do, it will damage the axle of the cart.

Even if someone does something that brings bad to you,do something good for them and make them feel shy for what they have done to you