Kural #714

Knowing the Assembly

WealthChapter 72

Kural 714 of 1,330 · Chapter 72 of 11562%

ஒளியார்முன் ஒள்ளிய ராதல் வெளியார்முன்

வான்சுதை வண்ணம் கொளல்

Translation (English)

Be brilliant before the brilliant; before the simple, be plain as white plaster.

Meaning for Kids

Be bright and sharp when speaking before wise people. Before those who are not wise, keep your words simple and plain like white plaster.

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