Even wisdom has to yield to self-interest.

Many a time the thing left silent makes for happiness.
PINDAR

Anand Thakur
Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection.
PINDAR

Affection Gift Greatness Heaven Reality Small
It is God that accomplishes all term to hopes, God, who overtakes the flying eagle, outpasses the dolphin in the sea; who bends under his strength the man with thoughts too high.
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Anand Thakur
When men succeed, even their neighbors think them wise.
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Anand Thakur
Learn what you are and be such.
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Anand Thakur
Envy bestrides praise.
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Anand Thakur
Even success softens not the heart of the envious.
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Anand Thakur
Unsung, the noblest deed will die.
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Anand Thakur
Not every truth is the better for showing its face undisguised; and often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.
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Anand Thakur
A graceful and honorable old age is the childhood of immortality.
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Anand Thakur
I will be small in small things, great among great.
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Anand Thakur
Time is the turning over of days, works change for better or worse.
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Anand Thakur
A thing said walks in immortality if it has been said well.
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Anand Thakur
The test of any man lies in action.
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Anand Thakur
Point thy tongue on the anvil of truth.
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Anand Thakur
To be envied is a nobler fate than to be pitied.
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Fate Jealous Noble Pity

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