MARCH 18 Persian Influence on Indian Culture

strengthening and perpetuating Persian influence. This was to have both a cultural and moral impact on Indian society. At this point, I should like to present certain sayings and couplets which illustrate our indebtedness to the Persian influence in reinforcing high moral values in India. I think you will find that these are self-explanatory. 1. Follow the right path, even if it is longer. 2. Musk speaks for itself, not the salesman. 3. Opt for a path and stick to it. 4. Food is for the sake of life, not life for the sake of food. 5. Richness is in the heart, not in wealth. 6. One who digs wells for others, will find a well before him. 7. Sometimes the best answer is not to give any answer. 8. Kill the cat the very first day. 9. Better late than never. 10. Seeing is better than hearing. 11. Seek and you will find. 12. One quintal of knowledge requires ten quintals of wisdom. 13. An elder is one who is wise, not one who is older. 14. Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. 15. Like for others what you like for yourself. 16. A hint suffices for a wise man. 17. Drops of water make the river.