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A man attains greatness by his merits, not simply by occupying an exalted seat. Can we call a crow an eagle simply because he sits on the top of a tall building?

Chanakya

All types of riches should be amassed by all means.
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A wicked wife, a false friend, a saucy servant and living in a house with a serpent in it are nothing but death.
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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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Low class men desire wealth;middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man’s true wealth.
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Prosperity lasts long for one who acts after proper consideration.
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Skills are called hidden treasure as they save like a mother in a foreign country.
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The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep.
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Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.
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The low minded are fond of deception the nature of low-minded people never changes.
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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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What good can the scriptures do to a man who has no sense of his own? Of what use is as mirror to a blind man?
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There is no disease so destructive as lust.
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The foolish wish to speak out what was spoken in secret by the master.
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Considersing the forebearance of a person, Do not harass him.
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The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.
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A good wife is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night.
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