திருக்குறள்
இல்லதென் இல்லவள் மாண்பானால் உள்ளதென் இல்லவள் மாணாக் கடை? Illadhen Illaval Maanpaanaal Ulladhen Illaval Maanaak Katai?
“What is rare when wife is good What can be there when she is bad?”
There is no lack within the house, where wife in worth excels,There is no luck within the house, where wife dishonoured dwells