Famous Hitopadesa Hitopadesa Quotations

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"What ever is the natural propensity of a person is hard to overcome. If a dog were made a king, he would still gnaw at his shoes laces."
by Hitopadesa Hitopadesa
"When the leader passes over all alike, not making a distinction, then the endeavors of those who are capable of exertion are entirely lost."
by Hitopadesa Hitopadesa
"She is a wife who is the soul of her husband."
by Hitopadesa Hitopadesa
"Let this be an example for the acquisition of all knowledge, virtue, and riches. By the fall of drops of water, by degrees, a pot is filled."
by The Hitopadesa
"On the touchstone of misfortune a man discovers the strength of understanding and of spirit in kinsmen, wife, servants, and himself."
by The Hitopadesa
"'Life is as dear to others as it is to oneself. Good men bear this in mind and are merciful to all living creatures.'"
by Hitopadesa
"Good men extend their pity, even unto the most despicable animals. The moon does not withhold the light, even from the cottage of a Chandala [outcast]. … Those who have forsaken the killing of all; those who are helpmates to all; those who are a sanctuary to all; those men are in the way of heaven. … Not to kill is a supreme duty … What is religion? Compassion for all things which have life."
by Hitopadesa
"In time of danger it is proper to be alarmed until danger be near at hand; but when we perceive that danger is near, we should oppose it as if we were not afraid."
by Hitopadesa
"The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself."
by Hitopadesa
"No man should ever display his bravery unless he is prepared for battle, nor bear the marks of defiance, until he has experienced the abilities of his enemy."
by Hitopadesa
"Learning is a livelihood."
by Hitopadesa
"That one is learned who has reduced his learning to practice."
by Hitopadesa
"When a husband is embraced without affection, there must be some reason for it."
by Hitopadesa
"Subdue fate by exerting human strength to the maximum; and if, when the effort has been made and success is not achieved, no one else can be blamed."
by Hitopadesa
"Youth, abundant wealth, high birth, and inexperience, are, each of them a source of ruin. What then must be the fate of those in whom all four are combined."
by Hitopadesa


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