(June 15,1942 / Aravayal, karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, South India)

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Poverty and failure help

Prosperity invites jealousy.
Success induces rivalry.
Jealousy and rivalry scorch
Poverty generates pity.
Failure fetches sympathy.
Pity and sympathy nourish.
19.12.2012

Submitted: Monday, December 31, 2012

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