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

“It is good to forget one's anger against one's wrongdoer, whoever he may be, for countless number of evils will quickly grow from this anger.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“People are talking high of Thiruvalluvar. But in practice they do not respect his teachings. They act against him and disregard him.”

“Virtue alone is happiness; all elseIs else, and without praise.”

“Cling to the One who clings to nothing;And so clinging, cease to cling.”

“Conquer with forbearanceThe excesses of insolence.”