குறள் 713

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Pakaiyakaththuch Chaavaar Eliyar AriyarAvaiyakaththu Anjaa Thavar

Many encountering death in face of foe will hold their ground;Who speak undaunted in the council hall are rarely found

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Many indeed may (fearlessly) die in the presence of (their) foes; (but) few are those who are fearless in the assembly (of the learned)