Kural #407

Ignorance

WealthChapter 41

Kural 407 of 1,330 · Chapter 41 of 11535%

நுண்மாண் நுழைபுலம் இல்லான் எழில்நலம்

மண்மாண் புனைபாவை யற்று

Translation (English)

The beauty of one without subtle knowledge is like a clay doll — lovely outside, empty inside.

Meaning for Kids

A good-looking person without knowledge is like a beautiful clay doll. It looks nice but has nothing inside.

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Ignorance · Kurals 401-410

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