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Chapter 88: பகைத்திறம் தெரிதல்

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 88

Kural 877

பகைத்திறம் தெரிதல்

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திருக்குறள்

நோவற்க நொந்தது அறியார்க்கு மேவற்க மென்மை பகைவர் அகத்து.

Novarka Nondhadhu Ariyaarkku Mevarka Menmai Pakaivar Akaththu

“To those who know not, tell not your pain Nor your weakness to foes explain”

To those who know them not, complain not of your woes;Nor to your foeman's eyes infirmities disclose

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Kural #877

Strength and Silence

The story illustrates the Kural by showing Leo's regret in seeking sympathy from an indifferent friend and the consequences of showing his injury to a rival. Relate not your suffering even to friends who are ignorant of it, nor refer to your weakness in the presence of your foes

8–14 yr 1 min