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Kural 833
பேதைமை
Folly
நாணாமை நாடாமை நாரின்மை யாதொன்றும்
பேணாமை பேதை தொழில்
Naanaamai Naataamai Naarinmai Yaadhondrum / Penaamai Pedhai Thozhil
English
Shameless, aimless, callous, listless Such are the marks of foolishness
— Ashamed of nothing, searching nothing out, of loveless heart,Nought cherishing, 'tis thus the fool will play his part
Shamelessness indifference (to what must be sought after), harshness, and aversion for everything (that ought to be desired) are the qualities of the fool