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Kural 960
குடிமை
Nobility
நலம்வேண்டின் நாணுடைமை வேண்டும் குலம்வேண்டின்
வேண்டுக யார்க்கும் பணிவு.
Nalamventin Naanutaimai Ventum Kulam / Ventin Ventuka Yaarkkum Panivu
English
All gain good name by modesty Nobility by humility
— Who seek for good the grace of virtuous shame must know;Who seek for noble name to all must reverence show
He who desires a good name must desire modesty; and he who desires (the continuance of) a family greatness must be submissive to all