குறள் 1055

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Thenneer Atupurkai Aayinum ThaaldhandhadhuUnnalin Oonginiya Thil

Nothing is sweeter than to taste the toil-won cheer,Though mess of pottage as tasteless as the water clear

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Even thin gruel is ambrosia to him who has obtained it by labour