Those whose kindness turns enmity to friendship—the world Lives by their light
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Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Tirukkural, chapter 88, verse 874 — translated by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma; Complete thirteen-word couplet on the translator’s own website, December 20, 2022. Line break and em dash retained. With verse787, total quoted from this translation is24words; no further excerpts planned.
- Tirukkural, chapter 88, verse 874 — translated by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
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