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

SELF - CONTROL

Not that in other things one may relax control; but the danger of careless or angry speech is constantly present, and requires special attention. The injury caused by a burn heals, but the man who is hurt never forgets the pain caused by the thoughtless word. It remains forever in his mind like an ugly scar Men forget many injustices but they rarely forget or forgive an insult.

It a man knows how to control the rising anger in his mind and guards himself against losing his temper, all Other virtues will seek him out and wait on his pleasure. Let a householder guard against careless speech and loss of temper. The rest will be easy.

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