குறள் 187

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Pakachchollik Kelirp Pirippar NakachcholliNatpaatal Thetraa Thavar

With friendly art who know not pleasant words to say,Speak words that sever hearts, and drive choice friends away

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Those who know not to live in friendship with amusing conversation will by back-biting estrange even their relatives