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Thiruvalluvar Quotes: Among a man's many good possessions, A good command of speech has no equal. Prosperity and ruin issue from the power of the tongue. Therefore, guard yourself against thoughtless speech.
         

Among a man's many good possessions, A good command of speech has no equal. Prosperity and ruin issue from the power of the tongue. Therefore, guard yourself against thoughtless speech.


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This page presents the quote "Among a man's many good possessions, A good command of speech has no equal. Prosperity and ruin issue from the power of the tongue. Therefore, guard yourself against thoughtless speech.". Author of this quote is Thiruvalluvar. This quote is about men, command, inspirational, power, speech, equal, tongue, motivational, prosperity,.