THE KURAL
666. That which they will, men acquire even in the manner that they will, provided they will with all their might.
667. Despise not a man for his look : for there are men who are even as the axle pin of the mighty rolling car.
668. When thou hast resolved upon a thing with all thy wits about thee, waver not but pursue thy purpose with vigour.
669. Take up the doing of works that increase happiness: and even if thou have to suffer cruel mortification in the doing of them, steel thy heart and persevere to the end.
670. Behold the men that have not the ambition to do great deeds : the world will not care for them whatever their other virtues may be.
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