Danh ngôn của Thiruvalluvar (Sứ mệnh: 5)

A man who always speaks the truth wholeheartedly is greater than those who do penance and deeds of charity.
It is good to forget one's anger against one's wrongdoer, whoever he may be, for countless number of evils will quickly grow from this anger.
The true nature of all wealth is temporary; those who have wealth must here and now do good deeds that will live for a long time.
The most valuable wealth of a man is his knowledge, which cannot be destroyed; all other riches that he has gained are not considered to be wealth at all.
To embrace the whole world in friendship is wisdom. This wisdom is not changeable like the flowers that bloom and fade.
The enemies cannot destroy the king who has at his service the respect and friendship of the wise men who can find fault, disagree, and correct him.
People of noble character are afraid of keeping friendship with dishonorable people. But people of discreditable character consider friendship with the dishonorable as a blood relationship.