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Kural 97
இனியவை கூறல்
The Utterance of Pleasant Words
நயன்ஈன்று நன்றி பயக்கும் பயன்ஈன்று
பண்பின் தலைப்பிரியாச் சொல்.
Nayan Eendru Nandri Payakkum / Payaneendru Panpin Thalaippiriyaach Chol
English
The fruitful courteous kindly words Lead to goodness and graceful deeds
— The words of sterling sense, to rule of right that strict adhere,To virtuous action prompting, blessings yield in every sphere
That speech which, while imparting benefits ceases not to please, will yield righteousness (for this world) and merit (for the next world)