Kural - The Great Book Of Tiru-Valluvar
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Books By Rajaji

INDUSTRIOUSNESS

Family virtues (i.e., inherited qualities) naturally persist, but are apt to disappear unless kept up by unflagging Industry, even as a temple light will go out union the wick is properly snuffed and looked after.

When men are fated to be destroyed, procrastination, forgetfulness, languor and steep are festive boats that wait to tempt and take them.

He who falls a victim to inaction, and does not labour strenuously, first meets with censure from friends, but will finally have to put up with every one's contempt.

One can make up for many natural defects through industry.

The king who is fired by the spirit of ceaseless effort will find the whole world under him.

What was covered by Trivikrama Vishnu, i.e., the whole world.

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