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Chapter 64: அமைச்சு

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 64

Kural 637

அமைச்சு

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திருக்குறள்

செயற்கை அறிந்தக் கடைத்தும் உலகத்து இயற்கை அறிந்து செயல்.

Seyarkai Arindhak Kataiththum Ulakaththu Iyarkai Arindhu Seyal

“Albeit you know to act from books Act after knowing world's outlooks”

Though knowing all that books can teach, 'tis truest tactTo follow common sense of men in act

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Kural #637

Beyond the Rulebook

The story illustrates that knowing the theoretical method is not enough; one must also understand the practical realities of the world to act effectively. Though you are acquainted with the (theoretical) methods (of performing an act), understand the ways of the world and act accordingly

8–14 yr 2 min