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Chapter 67: வினைத்திட்பம்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 67

Kural 670

வினைத்திட்பம்

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திருக்குறள்

எனைத்திட்பம் எய்தியக் கண்ணும் வினைத்திட்பம் வேண்டாரை வேண்டாது உலகு.

Enaiththitpam Ey Thiyak Kannum Vinaiththitpam Ventaarai Ventaadhu Ulaku

“The world merits no other strength But strength of will-to-do at length”

The world desires not men of every power possessed,Who power in act desire not,- crown of all the rest

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Kural #670

The Finish Line

The story illustrates that no matter how much talent a person has, they will not be respected if they lack the firmness of action to finish a task. The great will not esteem those who esteem not firmness of action, whatever other abilities the latter may possess

8–14 yr 1 min