Be mild to the mild and harsh to the harsh
And tough to the tough to stay fit.

Be not a liar to the liar,
A cheat to the cheat, a thief to the thief
And better avoid such men.

Be a miser to the greedy,
A possessive to the selfish
To discourage their habit.

Be good to the bad
Is a cowardly act.
23.12.2007

Rm.Shanmugam Chettiar.

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