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Chapter 83: கூடா நட்பு

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 83

Kural 822

கூடா நட்பு

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திருக்குறள்

இனம்போன்று இனமல்லார் கேண்மை மகளிர் மனம்போல வேறு படும்.

Inampondru Inamallaar Kenmai Makalir Manampola Veru Patum

“Who pretend kinship but are not Their friendship's fickle like woman's heart”

Friendship of those who seem our kin, but are not really kindWill change from hour to hour like woman's mind

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Kural #822

The Shadow of Friendship

The story illustrates how people who pretend to be friends for personal gain will change their attitude once their interests are met or challenged. The friendship of those who seem to be friends while they are not, will change like the love of women

8–14 yr 1 min