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Kural 1005
நன்றியில் செல்வம்
Wealth without Benefaction
கொடுப்பதூஉம் துய்ப்பதூஉம் இல்லார்க்கு அடுக்கிய
கோடியுண் டாயினும் இல்.
Kotuppadhooum Thuyppadhooum Illaarkku Atukkiya / Kotiyun Taayinum Il
English
What is the good of crores they hoard To give and enjoy whose heart is hard
— Amid accumulated millions they are poor,Who nothing give and nought enjoy of all they store
Those who neither give (to others) nor enjoy (their property) are (truly) destitute, though possessing immense riches