The Living Kural
DECODE · KURAL 153

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The Possession of Patience, Forbearance · Virtue

இன்நம்யுள் இன்மை விருந்தொரால் வன்மையுள் வன்மை மடவார்ப் பொறை.

Original Tamil · Tiruvalluvar · Senkanthal digital edition

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இன்நம்யுள் இன்மை விருந்தொரால் வன்மையுள் வன்மை மடவார்ப் பொறை.

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The sorest poverty is bidding guest unfed depart; The mightiest might to bear with men of foolish heart.

G. U. Pope, 1886 · Public domain