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Hitopadesa Quotes
«The mind is lowered through association with inferiors. With equals it attains equality; and with superiors, superiority.»
«What ever is the natural propensity of a person is hard to overcome. If a dog were made a king, he would still gnaw at his shoes laces.»
«No one should form an acquaintance with one who has an evil character. A piece of coal, if it is hot burns, and if it's cold, blackens the hands.»
«The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself.»
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«One should not lift the rod against our enemies upon the private information of another.»
Author: Hitopadesa
«Amongst all things, knowledge is truly the best thing: from its not being liable ever to be stolen, from it not being purchasable, and from its being imperishable.»
Author: Hitopadesa
«Idleness, women, disorder, a foolish partiality for one's own native place, discontent and timidity are six obstructions to greatness.»
Author: Hitopadesa