Kural #129

Self-Control

VirtueChapter 13

Kural 129 of 1,330 · Chapter 13 of 11511%

தீயினாற் சுட்டபுண் உள்ளாறும் ஆறாதே

நாவினாற் சுட்ட வடு

Translation (English)

A burn from fire heals within, but a scar from the tongue never heals.

Meaning for Kids

A burn from fire will heal over time, but the wound caused by cruel words will never heal.

அடக்கமுடைமை

Self-Restraint · Kurals 121-130

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