Kural 648 · விரைந்து தொழில்கேட்கும் ஞாலம் நிரந்தினிது
If the world finds those skilled in speaking in order and sweetly, it will quickly hear and follow what they say to do.
The Eighteen Lesser Texts, including the Thirukkural.
If the world finds those skilled in speaking in order and sweetly, it will quickly hear and follow what they say to do.
Those who do not know how to say their thought in a few faultless words in an assembly are the ones who long to speak many words.
Those who do not explain what they have learnt so that others understand are like a flower that blooms in clusters yet gives no fragrance.
The goodness of allies brings prosperity, but the goodness of action brings everything one desires.
One should always avoid actions that bring neither fame nor good.
Those who wish to rise should avoid actions that dim the lustre of their fame.
Those of steady and clear vision will not do base acts even if they fall into hardship.
Do not do acts that make you lament 'what have I done'; if you do, it is good not to do such things again.
Even if you must see your mother go hungry, do not do an act that the noble condemn.
The extreme poverty of the noble is better than wealth obtained with blame.