Fables And Proverbs From the Sanskrit : Being the Hitopadésa
The book Fables And Proverbs From the Sanskrit : Being the Hitopadésa was written by author Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 Here you can read free online of Fables And Proverbs From the Sanskrit : Being the Hitopadésa book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Fables And Proverbs From the Sanskrit : Being the Hitopadésa a good or bad book?
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' One acquainted with the principles of justice and political interest, should neither be hastily severe; nor ever ready to pardon, although money be in the hand. It is proper to swallow mercy. ' It is a virtue in hermits to forgive their enemies, as well as their friends ; but it is a fault in princes to show clemency towards those who are guilty. ' There is no other but one expiation for him who, from pride and the lust of power, shall wish for his master's station, and that is death ! 'A mee...k-hearted prince, a Brahman who eateth of all things alike,* an unruly wife, a bad-principled companion, an unfaithful servant, and a presumptuous superintendent, should all be put away : they are not worthy to be tried seven times.' But the following lines give a very particular picture of the behaviour of princes : ' The conduct of princes, like a fine harlot, is of many colours : true and false ; harsh and gentle ; cruel and merciful ; niggardly and generous ; ex- travagant in expense, and solicitous of the influx of abundant wealth and treasure.' * Although the Brahmans are by no means confined to a vegetable diet, as is generally supposed, still, like the Jews and Mussulmans, they are forbidden to taste of many kinds of flesh and fish.
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