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The Holy Kural
Written over two millenia ago by Saint Tiruvalluvar,
translated under the guidance of Gurudeva, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
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Verse 821
The friendship of those who feign affection is an anvil
On which to hammer you when the opportunity arises.
Verse 822
The friendship of those who act like friends but are not,
Will fluctuate like the mind of a fickle woman.
Verse 823
Though their scholarship is good and abundant,
Ignoble men rarely learn goodness of heart.
Verse 824
Fear the cunning friend who smiles sweetly to your face
But conceals wickedness in his heart.
Verse 825
Distrust whatever words may come from
Men whose hearts are not in harmony with your own.
Verse 826
While sounding like a good friend's words,
A rival's words are readily revealed.
Verse 827
Do not trust an enemy though he bends low in his speech,
For the bending of the bow forebodes nothing but harm.
Verse 828
Folded in respect, a foe's hands may hide a dagger.
So too, his tears dare not be trusted.
Verse 829
Men may amply aid you, yet hate you in their heart;
Make them laugh, but let feigned friendship die.
Verse 830
When the time comes that foes pose as friends,
Keep a friendly face but banish their brotherhood from your heart.
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