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Ozhukkaththin Eydhuvar Menmai IzhukkaththinEydhuvar Eydhaap Pazhi

'Tis source of dignity when 'true decorum' is preserved;Who break 'decorum's' rules endure e'en censures undeserved

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From propriety of conduct men obtain greatness; from impropriety comes insufferable disgrace