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Chapter 65: சொல்வன்மை

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 65

Kural 643

சொல்வன்மை

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திருக்குறள்

கேட்டார்ப் பிணிக்கும் தகையவாய்க் கேளாரும் வேட்ப மொழிவதாம் சொல்.

Kettaarp Pinikkum Thakaiyavaaik Kelaarum Vetpa Mozhivadhaam Sol

“A speech is speech that holds ears And attracts ev'n those that are averse”

'Tis speech that spell-bound holds the listening ear,While those who have not heard desire to hear

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Kural #643

The Magic of Kind Words

The story illustrates how gentle and sincere speech can mend broken relationships and win over others. The (minister's) speech is that which seeks (to express) elements as bind his friends (to himself) and is so delivered as to make even his enemies desire (his friendship)

8–14 yr 2 min