55 Quotes by Thiruvalluvar

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.

Pleasant speech yields joy to all, and observing this, is there any need for unpleasant speech?

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.

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.

The benefit a father can confer on his son is to make him fit to occupy the front rank in the assembly of the learned.

To embrace the whole world in friendship is wisdom. This wisdom is not changeable like the flowers that bloom and fade.

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.

To guard and to deal with others' goods as one's own is considered as the mark of proper trade among merchants.

The quantity of a man's wealth will not last long if his generous nature is not balanced with the size of his property.