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Subhashitas: wise sayings from ancient India

Action

The best will never waver, never quit
The daily question
The parable of the clouds
The world is full of experts
To succeed you must try and try

Character

Between a villain and a snake
Fight anger with serenity
Speak the truth (but sometimes don't)
The camel’s wedding
The cuckoo and the crow
The parable of the clouds
The parable of the trees
The silence of the wise is wise
What is a burden for those who are clever?

Charity

A river never sips or drinks
Fight anger with serenity

Courage

The lion isn't appointed

Freedom

It's knowledge that will set you free

Honesty

Fight anger with serenity
Speak the truth (but sometimes don't)

Humility

The parable of the trees

Inclusion

All the world is my own family

Knowledge

A part we learn from those who teach us
Knowledge is our greatest treasure
The gift of knowledge
With knowledge that's in books and verses

Leadership

The best will never waver, never quit
The one who brings things together

Life & Death

Don't think about the past and cry
The daily question
Water drops on blades of grass

Love & Friendship

Shadows and friends
The one who’s far is not that far

Money

Let truth be told regarding gold
Money is your only friend
With knowledge that's in books and verses

Perseverance

The best will never waver, never quit
To succeed you must try and try
What is a burden for those who are clever?

Power

The beasts and the lamb

Reason

Welcome a logical, rational word

Self-reliance

The lion isn't appointed
To succeed you must try and try
What’s in someone else’s hands is pain

Wisdom

Don't think about the past and cry
It's knowledge that will set you free
Speak the truth (but sometimes don't)
The gift of knowledge
The parable of the clouds
The price of wise advice
The silence of the wise is wise
The wise are honored beyond borders
The world is full of experts

Categories

Action
Character
Charity
Courage
Freedom
Honesty
Humility
Inclusion
Knowledge
Leadership
Life & Death
Love & Friendship
Money
Perseverance
Power
Reason
Self-reliance
Silence
Wisdom
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