Kural #198

Against Vain Speech

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Kural 198 of 1,330 · Chapter 20 of 11517%

அருஞ்சொல் பொருட்சொல் ஒழித்திடிற்

பெருஞ்சொல் பேதையார் நட்பு

Translation (English)

If rare, meaningful words are removed, what remains is the grand but foolish talk of the ignorant.

Meaning for Kids

If you take away meaningful and valuable words from someone\'s speech, what remains is just the foolish talk of unwise people.

பயனில சொல்லாமை

Not Speaking Useless Words · Kurals 191-200

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