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Shame · Wealth & public life
கருமத்தால் நாணுதல் நாணுந் திருநுதல் நல்லவர் நாணுப் பிற.
Original Tamil · Tiruvalluvar · Senkanthal digital edition
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In Pope’s words
To shrink abashed from evil deed is 'generous shame';
Other is that of bright-browed one of virtuous fame.G. U. Pope, 1886 · Public domain