Kural #408

Ignorance

WealthChapter 41

Kural 408 of 1,330 · Chapter 41 of 11535%

நல்லார்கண் பட்ட வறுமையின் இன்னாதே

கல்லார்கண் பட்ட திரு

Translation (English)

Wealth with the unlearned is worse than poverty with the wise.

Meaning for Kids

Wealth in the hands of a foolish person causes more harm than poverty in the life of a good person.

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Ignorance · Kurals 401-410

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