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Chapter 43: அறிவுடைமை

On Wealth & Statecraft Kingship Chapter 43

Kural 428

அறிவுடைமை

Position 8/10

திருக்குறள்

அஞ்சுவ தஞ்சாமை பேதைமை அஞ்சுவது அஞ்சல் அறிவார் தொழில்.

Anjuva Thanjaamai Pedhaimai Anjuvadhu Anjal Arivaar Thozhil

“Fear the frightful and act wisely Not to fear the frightful's folly”

Folly meets fearful ills with fearless heart;To fear where cause of fear exists is wisdom's part

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Kural #428

Kavin's Lesson in Wisdom

The story illustrates that ignoring potential risks is folly, while acknowledging them is the mark of a wise person. Not to fear what ought to be feared, is folly; it is the work of the wise to fear what should be feared

8–14 yr 1 min