குறள் 734

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Sirukaappir Peritaththa Thaaki UrupakaiOokkam Azhippa Tharan

A fort must need but slight defence, yet ample be,Defying all the foeman's energy

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A fort is that which has an extensive space within, but only small places to be guarded, and such as can destroy the courage of besieging foes