குறள் 439

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Viyavarka Egngnaandrum Thannai NayavarkaNandri Payavaa Vinai

Never indulge in self-complaisant mood,Nor deed desire that yields no gain of good

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Let no (one) praise himself, at any time; let him not desire to do useless things