Thought of the day # 286

Knowledge, the object of knowledge and the knower are the three factors that motivate action. The senses, work and doer comprise the threefold basis of action.

~ Bhagavad Gita 18.18

Thought of the day # 280

One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises.

~ Chanakya (Chanakya Niti 39)

Thought of the day # 279

Plough with truth. Plant the seed of desire for knowledge. Weed out falsehood. Irrigate the mind with the water of patience. Supervise your work by introspection and self-analysis.

~ Thirumurai, Ancient Tamil Book

Thought of the day # 278

A little knowledge that acts is worth more than much knowledge that is inactive.




~ Kahlil Gibran

Thought of the day # 265

"Three sentences for getting success :

Know more than other,
Work more than other,
Expect less than other."

~ William Shakespeare

Thought of the day # 226

Love is more eminent than knowledge and greater than intelligence.

~ Hugo of St Victor