குறள் 618

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Poriyinmai Yaarkkum Pazhiyandru ArivarindhuAalvinai Inmai Pazhi

'Tis no reproach unpropitious fate should ban;But not to do man's work is foul disgrace to man

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Adverse fate is no disgrace to any one; to be without exertion and without knowing what should be known, is disgrace