The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.
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The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.
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Who is there who, having become rich, has not become proud What licentious man has put an end to his calamities What man in this world has not been overcome by a woman Who is always loved by the king
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