Quotes from திருக்குறள்

Vain is the watchful eye, vain the padlocked door If a woman’s sense of self-respect is not its guarantor

God aside, before her husband she genuflects And the rain! It pours then in buckets

When envy, rage, lust and foul speech, these four Don’t deflect you, you’re on virtue’s path secure

செயற்கரிய செய்வார் பெரியர் சிறியர் செயற்கரிய செய்கலா தார்.

பொறிவாயில் ஐந்தவித்தான் பொய்தீர் ஒழுக்க நெறிநின்றார் நீடுவாழ் வார்.

Smile, charity, pleasant words and civility These four are marks of true nobility. Dig deeper the sand-well, more water flows, Read deeper, more wisdom grows.

What is stupidity? The arrogance that cries, 'Behold, we claim the glory of the wise.

Those who have nought all will despise; All raise the wealthy to the skies.

Ambrosia in the sewer spilt, is word Spoken in presence of the alien herd.

Don't worry about the size of your problems. You're small, but you're still a part of the whole. That's the most important thing.