Kural #973

Greatness

WealthChapter 98

Kural 973 of 1,330 · Chapter 98 of 11585%

மேலிருந்தும் மேலல்லார் மேலல்லர் கீழிருந்தும்

கீழல்லார் கீழல் லவர்

Translation (English)

Those on top without true merit are not great; those below with true merit are not lowly.

Meaning for Kids

Having a high position does not make you great if you lack good qualities. A person with good qualities is great even in a humble position.

பெருமை

Greatness · Kurals 971-980

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