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There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.

Chanakya

Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions – Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead.
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Religion is preserved by wealth; knowledge by diligent practice; a king by conciliatory words; and a home by a dutiful housewife.
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Home King Knowledge Practice Preserve Religion Wealth Wife Word
A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.
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Harm Honesty People Person Tree Trouble
Do not put your trust in a bad companion nor even trust an ordinary friend, for if he should get angry with you, he may bring all your secrets to light.
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Angry Bad Betrayal Company Friendship Himself Light Ordinary Secret Trust
The world’s biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.
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Beautiful Big Power Woman World Youth
Do not keep company with a fool for as we can see he is a two-legged beast. Like an unseen thorn he pierces the heart with his sharp words.
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Company Fools Heart Himself Pieces See Word
Union in privacy (with one’s wife); boldness; storing away useful items; watchfulness; and not easily trusting others; these five things are to be learned from a crow.
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They (low-minded) ones should never be trusted.
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Betrayal Mindset Trust
What vice could be worse than covetousness? What is more sinful than slander? For one who is truthful, what need is there for austerity? For one who has a clean heart, what is the need for pilgrimage?
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Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.
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Prosperity lasts long for one who acts after proper consideration.
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Avoid him who talks sweetly before you but tries to ruin you behind your back, for he is like a pitcher of poison with milk on top.
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The earth is supported by the power of truth; it is the power of truth that makes the sun shine and the winds blow; indeed all things rest upon truth.
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A friend, even if he be the enemy’s son , should be protected.
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Evil person causes harm even if treated well.
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The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.
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There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.

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