The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.-Aristotle
A just war is better than an unjust peace.-Fighting between countries for a fair and good cause is better than no fighting in a situation that is unfair.
A still tongue makes a wise head.-Someone who does not talk much, but listens to other people, probably has experience, knowledge and good judgement.
“Annadanam maha danam – vidya danam mahattaram | Annena kshanika thripthihi – yavajjivanthu vidyayaa ||”
Feeding is a good philanthropy activity. But educating is much higher. The food will get digested soon. The education will remain the whole life.
A good payer is master of another’s purse.-Someone who is known to always pay exactly as promised can borrow money from other people at any time.