Thiruvalluvar

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

The true nature of all wealth is temporary; those who have wealth must here and now do good deeds that will live for a long time.

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.

Is there any way to safeguard and acquire wealth? Yes, there is one sure way: namely, never to covet the wealth of another.

A wise person does not undertake any business with the risk of losing the capital money in search of making a profit.

The entire world is a witness to the phenomenon that sorrows keep away from the kindhearted and compassionate.

Those who worship God only, can get rid of anxiety of mind; others cannot.

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 has no love in his heart will try to possess everything for himself. One who has love in his heart is ready to sacrifice everything, including his own body, for the benefit of others.

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.

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.

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