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Kural 820
தீ நட்பு
Evil Friendship
எனைத்தும் குறுகுதல் ஓம்பல் மனைக்கெழீஇ
மன்றில் பழிப்பார் தொடர்பு.
Enaiththum Kurukudhal Ompal Manaikkezheei / Mandril Pazhippaar Thotarpu
English
Keep aloof from those that smile At home and in public revile
— In anywise maintain not intercourse with those,Who in the house are friends, in hall are slandering foes
Avoid even the least approach to a contraction of friendship with those who would love you in private but ridicule you in public