If his countenance is harsh and access to him is hard,
A man's wealth, however vast, might as well belong to a demon.
If he is unkind and speaks cruelly,
A man's lofty wealth cannot last long--it ends right there.
Virulent language and overly severe punishment,
Like a keen file, grind down a king's conquering powers.
-Tirukkural 57: 565-567
Saturday, December 6, 2008
A man's wealth
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