Kural #984

Courtesy

WealthChapter 99

Kural 984 of 1,330 · Chapter 99 of 11586%

கொல்லா நலத்தது நோன்மை பிறர்தீமை

சொல்லா நலத்தது சால்பு

Translation (English)

The strength of penance is non-killing; the strength of courtesy is not speaking ill of others.

Meaning for Kids

True strength means never hurting anyone. True courtesy means never speaking ill of others.

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Perfection · Kurals 981-990

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