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Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala

Creator: Anonymous, Dutt, Toru, 1856-1877, Kalidasa, Valmiki
Translator: Arnold, Edwin, Sir, 1832-1904, Griffiths, R. T. H., Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir, 1819-1899
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'Merciless, or money-loving, deaf to counsel, false of faith, Thoughtless, spiritless, or careless, changing course with every breath, Or the man who scorns his rival--if a prince should choose a foe, Ripe for meeting and defeating, certes he would choose him so. He is marching without due preparation; let us send the Paddy-bird at the head of a force and attack him on his march." Accordingly the Paddy-bird, setting out with a force of water-fowl, fell upon the host of the Peacock-king, and did immense execution. Disheartened thereat, King Jewel-plume summoned Far-sight, his Minister, and acknowledged to him his precipitation. 'Wherefore do you abandon us, my father?' he said. 'Correct for us what has been done amiss. 'My Liege,' replied the Vulture, 'it has been well observed-- 'By the valorous and unskilful great achievements are not wrought; Courage, led by careful Prudence, unto highest ends is brought.' You have set Strength in the seat of Counsel, your Majesty, and he hath clumsily spoiled your plans. How indeed could it fall otherwise? for--
The Bible, King James version, Book 54: 1 Timothy

Book 54 1 Timothy 54:001:001 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; 54:001:002 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 54:001:003 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 54:001:004 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. 54:001:005 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 54:001:006 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
'Grief kills gladness, winter summer, midnight-gloom the light of day, Kindnesses ingratitude, and pleasant friends drive pain away; Each ends each, but none of other surer conquerors can be Than Impolicy of Fortune--of Misfortune Policy.' I have said to myself, 'My Prince's understanding is affected--how else would he obscure the moonlight of policy with the night-vapors of talk;' in such a mood I cannot help him-- 'Wisdom answers all who ask her, but a fool she cannot aid; Blind men in the faithful mirror see not their reflection made.' And therefore I have been absent.' 'My father!' said the King, joining his palms in respect, 'mine is all the fault! Pardon it, and instruct me how to withdraw my army without further loss.' Then the Vulture's anger melted, and he reflected-- 'Where the Gods are, or thy Guru--in the face of Pain and Age, Cattle, Brahmans, Kings, and Children--reverently curb thy rage.' And with a benignant smile, he answered the King thus, 'Be of good heart, my Liege; thou shalt not only bring the host back safely, but thou shalt first destroy the castle of King Silver-sides.'