Although an act of help done timely, might be small in nature, it is truly larger than the world itself.

— Thiruvalluvar

A timely benefit, -though thing of little worth, The gift itself, -in excellence transcends the earth

— Thiruvalluvar

Cling to the One who clings to nothing;And so clinging, cease to cling.

— Thiruvalluvar

Conquer with forbearance The excesses of insolence.

— Thiruvalluvar

Consider a man’s good qualities, and consider his faults; and judge his character by that which is more.

— Thiruvalluvar

Even if someone does something that brings bad to you, do something good for them and make them feel shy for what they have done to you

— Thiruvalluvar

Even more than the time when she gave birth, a mother feels her greatest joy when she hears others refer to her son as a wise learned one.

— Thiruvalluvar

Fame is a jealous mistress And will brook no rival.

— Thiruvalluvar

Folded hands may conceal a dagger --Likewise a foe's tears.

— Thiruvalluvar

Forsake not the friendship of those who have been your staff in adversity, Forget not be benevolence of the blameless.

— Thiruvalluvar