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THE KURAL

526. Behold the man that giveth freely and entertaineth not anger: the world hath none who hath a more attached kindred than he.

527. The crow concealeth not its food selfishly from its fellows but shareth it lovingly with them: prosperity will abide only with men of a like nature.

528. It is good if the prince treateth not all his kinsmen alike but hath a graduated scale for each : for there are many that have an eye to privilege.

529. The estrangement of a kinsman is easily remedied : remove the cause of the coolness and he will come back to thee.

530. When a kinsman that hath broken with thee cometh back to thee for a reason, accept thou him, but with caution.

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