Wise men are not pacifists; they are merely less likely to jump up and retaliate against their antagonizers. They know that needless antagonizers are virtually already insecure enough.

Criss Jami

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Conquer with forbearance
The excesses of insolence.

Thiruvalluvar

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Cling to the One who clings to nothing;
And so clinging, cease to cling.

Thiruvalluvar

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Those who have wisdom have all:
Fools with all have nothing.

Thiruvalluvar

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When the rare chance comes, seize it
To do the rare deed.

Thiruvalluvar

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It is compassion, the most gracious of virtues,
Which moves the world.

Thiruvalluvar

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It is politics to please and hoodwink those
Who flatter but despise us.

Thiruvalluvar

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Folded hands may conceal a dagger --
Likewise a foe's tears.

Thiruvalluvar

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Make foes of bowmen if you must,
Never of penmen.

Thiruvalluvar

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Fame is a jealous mistress
And will brook no rival.

Thiruvalluvar

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