Kural #848

Ignorance

WealthChapter 85

Kural 848 of 1,330 · Chapter 85 of 11574%

ஏவவும் செய்கலான் தான்தேறான் அவ்வுயிர்

போஒம் அளவுமோர் நோய்

Translation (English)

One who neither listens to advice nor understands on his own is a burden to himself as long as he lives.

Meaning for Kids

A person who will not listen to advice and cannot figure things out on their own is a burden to themselves as long as they live.

புல்லறிவாண்மை

Petty Conceit · Kurals 841-850

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