குறள் 805

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Seydhemanj Chaaraach Chiriyavar PunkenmaiEydhalin Eydhaamai Nandru

'Tis better not to gain than gain the friendship profitlessOf men of little minds, who succour fails when dangers press

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It is far better to avoid that to contract the evil friendship of the base who cannot protect (their friends) even when appointed to do so