திருக்குறள்
காணின் குவளை கவிழ்ந்து நிலன்நோக்கும் மாணிழை கண்ணொவ்வேம் என்று. Kaanin Kuvalai Kavizhndhu Nilannokkum Maanizhai Kannovvem Endru
“Lily droops down to ground and says I can't equal the jewelled-one's eyes”
The lotus, seeing her, with head demiss, the ground would eye,And say, 'With eyes of her, rich gems who wears, we cannot vie.'