"The learned are envied by the foolish; rich……" — Chanakya
"The learned are envied by the foolish; rich men by the poor; chaste women by adulteresses; and beautiful ladies by ugly ones."
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- God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.
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