Thiruvalluvar

Thiruvalluvar

Tamil poet and philosopher.

A Tamil poet and philosopher whose work, the Tirukkural, consists of 1,330 couplets that provide ethical guidance on topics such as love, marriage, governance, and virtue. His teachings emphasize the importance of living a righteous life, practicing compassion, and maintaining a strong moral character. His timeless wisdom has shaped the cultural and philosophical landscape of Tamil Nadu and beyond, offering profound insights on how to live a meaningful life.

Thiruvalluvar Quotes about World

  • Those are fools however learned Who have not learned to walk with the world.
  • It is compassion, the most gracious of virtues, Which moves the world.
  • This world is not for the poor, nor the next for the unkind.
  • Although an act of help done timely, might be small in nature, it is truly larger than the world itself.