குறள் 481

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Pakalvellum Kookaiyaik Kaakkai IkalvellumVendharkku Ventum Pozhudhu

A crow will conquer owl in broad daylight;The king that foes would crush, needs fitting time to fight

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A crow will overcome an owl in the day time; so the king who would conquer his enemy must have (a suitable) time