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"The lotus’ stem is as long as the depth of water, So men’s height is just as great as their inner strength."
ThiruvalluvarThe crow does not hide its prey, but calls for others to share it; — Thiruvalluvar
"The crow does not hide its prey, but calls for others to share it; So wealth will be with those of a like disposition."
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Thiruvalluvar, commonly known as Valluvar, was an Indian poet and philosopher. He is best known as the author of the Tirukkuṟaḷ, a collection of couplets on ethics, political and economic matters, and love. The text is considered an exceptional and widely cherished work of Tamil literature.
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