Top 20 Quotes by Thiruvalluvar

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Indulgence in frivolous speech not only reveals one's lack of moral character, but it deprives him of good qualities also.