Quotes of Hitopadesa - somelinesforyou

“ The mind is lowered through association with inferiors. With equals it attains equality; and with superiors, superiority. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ 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

“ 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 shoe's laces. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ 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. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ 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

“ 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

“ 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. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ The mind is lowered through association with inferiors. With equals it attains equality; and with superiors, superiority. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ 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

“ 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. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ 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 shoe's laces. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ She is a wife who is the soul of her husband. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ 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

“ 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

“ 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

“ 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

“ 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

“ The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ 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

“ 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

“ Is anyone simply by birth to be applauded or punished? ”

- Hitopadesa

“ 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

“ The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ 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 shoe's laces. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ No wise person should make known the loss of fortune, any malpractice in their house, his being cheated, or having been disgraced. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ That one is learned who has reduced his learning to practice. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ A store of grain, Oh king is the best of treasures. A gem put in your mouth will not support life. ”

- Hitopadesa

“ 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

“ The mind is lowered through association with inferiors. With equals it attains equality; and with superiors, superiority. ”

- Hitopadesa
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