The Hitopadesa Quotes

“This is mine, and this is not -
Thus do the small-minded see.
The large-hearted have always thought
The world itself a family.”
― Narayan Pandit, The Hitopadesa

“The fool may even look distinguished
If dressed well, in Council Hall;
And this impression's not extinguished
As long as he does not speak at all.”
― Narayan Pandit, The Hitopadesa

“As your life to you is dear,
So is his to every creature.
The good, for all, compassion bear
By analogy with their own nature.”
― Narayan Pandit, The 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.”
― Hitopadesa, The Hitopadesa

“आपको”
― Narayana Pandit, Hitopdesh

“Man is not of man a slave -
He's money's slave.”
― Narayan Pandit, The Hitopadesa