Kural #490

Knowing the Right Time

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Kural 490 of 1,330 · Chapter 49 of 11543%

ஊக்கம் உடையான் ஒடுக்கம் பொருதகர்

தாக்கற்குப் பேருந் தகைத்து

Translation (English)

The restraint of the determined is like a fighting ram retreating before a mighty charge.

Meaning for Kids

A strong person waiting quietly for the right moment is like a rooster that knows exactly when to crow at dawn.

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Knowing the Right Time · Kurals 481-490

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