Thiruvalluvar

Indulgence in frivolous speech not only reveals one's lack of moral character, but it deprives him of good qualities also.

The first and most important thing a man should keep away from is not doing harm of any kind knowingly to anyone, at any time.

Among a man's many good possessions, A good command of speech has no equal. Prosperity and ruin issue from the power of the tongue. Therefore, guard yourself against thoughtless speech.

To embrace the whole world in friendship is wisdom. This wisdom is not changeable like the flowers that bloom and fade.

How can one, who eats the flesh of others to swell his flesh, show compassion?

Those who worship God only, can get rid of anxiety of mind; others cannot.

The true nature of all wealth is temporary; those who have wealth must here and now do good deeds that will live for a long time.

People of noble character are afraid of keeping friendship with dishonorable people. But people of discreditable character consider friendship with the dishonorable as a blood relationship.

It is good to forget one's anger against one's wrongdoer, whoever he may be, for countless number of evils will quickly grow from this anger.

Pleasant speech yields joy to all, and observing this, is there any need for unpleasant speech?

A man who always speaks the truth wholeheartedly is greater than those who do penance and deeds of charity.