Thirukkural · Verse 154
Thirukkural 154
by Thiruvalluvar
நிறையுடைமை நீங்காமை வேண்டின் பொற்யுடைமை போற்றி யொழுகப் படும்.
NiRaiyu-daimai nīngā-mai vēNDin porkkaiyu-daimai pōRRi yo-zhuka-p padum.
If you seek lasting wealth that does not diminish, honour simplicity and live by it. / If you would have sufficiency endure, cherish restraint in your daily conduct.