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Atakkam Amararul Uykkum AtangaamaiAarirul Uyththu Vitum

Control of self does man conduct to bliss th' immortals share;Indulgence leads to deepest night, and leaves him there

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Self-control will place (a man) among the Gods; the want of it will drive (him) into the thickest darkness (of hell)