I feel jealous of my cousin's success
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Matches: jealous, success
Vizhuppetrin Aqdhoppadhu Illaiyaar MaattumAzhukkaatrin Anmai Perin
Amongst all attainable excellences there is none equal to that of being free from envy towords others
If man can learn to envy none on earth,'Tis richest gift, -beyond compare its worth
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: jealous, success
Azhukkaatrin Allavai Seyyaar IzhukkaatrinEdham Patupaakku Arindhu
(The wise) knowing the misery that comes from transgression will not through envy commit unrighteous deeds
The wise through envy break not virtue's laws, Knowing ill-deeds of foul disgrace the cause
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: cousin
Patratra Kannum Pazhaimaipaa RaattudhalSutraththaar Kanne Ula
Even when (a man's) property is all gone, relatives will act towards him with their accustomed (kindness)
When wealth is fled, old kindness still to show, Is kindly grace that only kinsmen know
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: cousin
Alavalaa Villaadhaan Vaazhkkai KulavalaakKotindri Neernirain Thatru
The wealth of one who does not mingle freely with his relatives, will be like the filling of water in a
His joy of life who mingles not with kinsmen gathered round, Is lake where streams pour in, with no encircling bound
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: jealous
Anjuva Thorum Arane OruvanaiVanjippa Thorum Avaa
It is the chief duty of (an ascetic) to watch against desire with (jealous) fear; for it has power to deceive (and destroy) him
Desire each soul beguiles; True virtue dreads its wiles
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: success
Paruvaththotu Otta Ozhukal ThiruvinaithTheeraamai Aarkkung Kayiru
Acting at the right season, is a cord that will immoveably bind success (to a king)
The bond binds fortune fast is ordered effort made, Strictly observant still of favouring season's aid
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: success
Ollumvaa Yellaam Vinainandre OllaakkaalSellumvaai Nokkich Cheyal
Whenever it is possible (to overcome your enemy) the act (of fighting) is certainly good; if not, endeavour to employ some more successful method
When way is clear, prompt let your action be; When not, watch till some open path you see
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: success
Nallavai Ellaaan Theeyavaam TheeyavumNallavaam Selvam Seyarku
In the acquisition of property, every thing favourable becomes unfavourable, and (on the other hand) everything unfavourable becomes favourable, (through the power of fate)
All things that good appear will oft have ill success; All evil things prove good for gain of happiness
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: success
Kataikkotkach Cheydhakka Thaanmai ItaikkotkinEtraa Vizhuman Tharum
So to perform an act as to publish it (only) at its termination is (true) manliness; for to announce it beforehand, will cause irremediable sorrow
Man's fitting work is known but by success achieved; In midst the plan revealed brings ruin ne'er to be retrieved
G. U. Pope, 1886
Matches: cousin
Pakachchollik Kelirp Pirippar NakachcholliNatpaatal Thetraa Thavar
Those who know not to live in friendship with amusing conversation will by back-biting estrange even their relatives
With friendly art who know not pleasant words to say, Speak words that sever hearts, and drive choice friends away
G. U. Pope, 1886
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