Kural #873

Knowing the Enemy

WealthChapter 88

Kural 873 of 1,330 · Chapter 88 of 11576%

வேல்பொல் பகைவரை அஞ்சற்க அஞ்சுக

கோல்போல் பகைவரை யின்று

Translation (English)

Fear not the enemy who attacks like a spear; fear the one who harms like a scepter from within.

Meaning for Kids

Do not fear opponents who openly challenge you like a spear. Be careful of those who pretend to be fair but work against you secretly.

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