திருக்குறள்
கல்லாதான் ஒட்பம் கழியநன் றாயினும் கொள்ளார் அறிவுடை யார். Kallaadhaan Otpam Kazhiyanan Raayinum Kollaar Arivutai Yaar
“The unread's wit though excellent Is not valued by the savant”
From blockheads' lips, when words of wisdom glibly flow,The wise receive them not, though good they seem to show