Quotes by : Thiruvalluvar

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

Those who have wisdom have all:Fools with all have nothing.

If the married life possess love and virtue, these will be both its duty and reward

Just as the hand rushes involuntarily to protect one's honor in case of accidental state of undress,....

Folded hands may conceal a dagger --Likewise a foe's tears.

I never saw Death before, and now I seeThat it is warring eyes in a woman's form.

Uttering foul words, while there are the sweetest of words, is like going for the unripe fruits while....

The enemies cannot destroy the king who has at his service the respect and friendship of the wise men....

People of noble character are afraid of keeping friendship with dishonorable people. But people of discreditable....

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