"Famous Writings Collections" - Part 15 compiled by Shri. Gopalkrishna Vaidyanathan Iyer (G.V. Iyer)
1) Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Meaning: Being called a genius involves 1% inspiration and 99% hard work and effort.
2) The possession of money is not necessarily evil.
Meaning: All money is not bad and that's why having sufficient money to make a decent living doesn't make you sinful.
3) Excessive love of money can destroy the poor man or the rich.
Meaning: A poor or rich man who dreams of acquiring money at a surplus level is on the way to self-destruction.
4) Gratitude is a fruit of great cultivation. You do not find it among gross people.
Meaning: People who lack sensitivity and empathy towards others won't be able to express thankfulness to themselves and others.
5) The hands that help are holier than the lips that pray.
Meaning: People who come out in the ground to help others are doing a great job and doing good deeds than those who sit in one place and offer prayers.
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