Kural #642

Power of Speech

WealthChapter 65

Kural 642 of 1,330 · Chapter 65 of 11556%

ஆக்கமுங் கேடும் அதனால் வருதலால்

காத்தோம்பல் சொல்லின்கண் சோர்வு

Translation (English)

Since both gain and ruin come from speech, guard against carelessness in words.

Meaning for Kids

Both success and failure come from how you speak, so always be careful with your words.

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Power of Speech · Kurals 641-650

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