Hitopadesa Quotes


No wise person should make known the loss of fortune, any malpractice in their house, his being cheated, or having been disgraced. Hitopadesa Loss 122
In time of danger it is proper to be alarmed until danger be near at hand; but when we perceive that danger is near, we should oppose it as if we were not afraid. Hitopadesa Danger 89
One should not lift the rod against our enemies upon the private information of another. Hitopadesa Punishment 79
Subdue fate by exerting human strength to the maximum; and if, when the effort has been made and success is not achieved, no one else can be blamed. Hitopadesa Success 77
When a husband is embraced without affection, there must be some reason for it. Hitopadesa Marriage 62
She is a wife who is the soul of her husband. Hitopadesa Marriage 61
Greatness does not approach him who is forever looking down. Hitopadesa Greatness 58
A store of grain, Oh king is the best of treasures. A gem put in your mouth will not support life. Hitopadesa Food 56
No man should ever display his bravery unless he is prepared for battle, nor bear the marks of defiance, until he has experienced the abilities of his enemy. Hitopadesa Enemy 53
The mind is lowered through association with inferiors. With equals it attains equality; and with superiors, superiority. Hitopadesa Friends 49
Learning is a livelihood. Hitopadesa Learning 45
Youth, abundant wealth, high birth, and inexperience, are, each of them a source of ruin. What then must be the fate of those in whom all four are combined. Hitopadesa Youth 38
Is anyone simply by birth to be applauded or punished? Hitopadesa Ancestry 36
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. Hitopadesa Manners 35
When the leader passes over all alike, not making a distinction, then the endeavors of those who are capable of exertion are entirely lost. Hitopadesa Motivational 29
The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself. Hitopadesa DeceptionLying 24
That one is learned who has reduced his learning to practice. Hitopadesa Learning 23

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