Thirurkual | Learning | 396-400

Number 396 : The deeper a well is dug, the more the water that springs; the more one learns, the more the wisdom it brings.

Number 397 : For the learned, every nation is their nation; and every place their place; why then, does one shun learning till death.

Number 398 : Learning acquired once will stand in good stead for seven births.

Number 399 : Seeing that what they enjoy, the world enjoys too, the erudite fall more in love with learning.

Number 400 : Learning is the indestructubile, and significant, wealth; other riches are not true wealth.

Thirurkual | Learning | 391-395

Number 391 : Learn, what is to be learnt, with no flaws; once learnt, stand by what you learned

Number 392 : Numbers and letters, they are known as; eyes to humans, they are.

Number 393 : The erudite have eyes; the ignorant have on their faces, two gashes.

Number 394 : Elation when they meet, and nostalgia when they part, are effects of the erudite’s deeds.

Number 395: Learned are those, who, like the poor before rich, stay humble before others, lovingly, to learn; those who thus don’t learn are lowly.

Thirukural | Qualities of a ruler | 386-390

Number 386 : The world will eulogize a ruler , who is easily accessible and refrains from rude rebukes.

Number 387 : For those who, with sweet words, are capable of giving generously and protecting their people, the world is how they wish it to be.

Number 388 : A righteous king who renders justice, and nurtures his people, will be hailed as an almighty leader.

Number 389 : The leader who heeds to counsel that stings the ear, will have the world rest under his sceptre.

Number 390 : Charity, love, justice and safeguarding the people: who has these four is the guiding light for all leaders.