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Kural 163
அழுக்காறாமை
Not Envying
அறன்ஆக்கம் வேண்டாதான் என்பான் பிறனாக்கம்
பேணாது அழுக்கறுப் பான்.
Aranaakkam Ventaadhaan Enpaan Piranaakkam / Penaadhu Azhukkarup Paan
English
Who envies others' good fortune Can't prosper in virtue of his own
— Nor wealth nor virtue does that man desire 'tis plain,Whom others' wealth delights not, feeling envious pain
Of him who instead of rejoicing in the wealth of others, envies it, it will be said "he neither desires virtue not wealth."