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

Hitopadesa on Deception
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"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 on Enemies
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"A store of grain, Oh king is the best of treasures. A gem put in your mouth will not support life."

Hitopadesa on Food and Eating
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"The mind is lowered through association with inferiors. With equals it attains equality; and with superiors, superiority."

Hitopadesa on Friends and Friendship
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"Is anyone simply by birth to be applauded or punished?"

Hitopadesa on Ancestry
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"Greatness does not approach him who is forever looking down."

Hitopadesa on Greatness
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"Learning is a livelihood."

Hitopadesa on Learning
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"That one is learned who has reduced his learning to practice."

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

Hitopadesa on Losers and Losing
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"When a husband is embraced without affection, there must be some reason for it."

Hitopadesa on Marriage
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"She is a wife who is the soul of her husband."

Hitopadesa on Marriage
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"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 on Motivation
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"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 on Association
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"One should not lift the rod against our enemies upon the private information of another."

Hitopadesa on Punishment
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"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 on Success
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"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 on Behavior
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"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 on Youth
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"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 on Danger
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