Thirukkural · Verse 237

Thirukkural 237

by Thiruvalluvar

புகழ்பட வாழாதார் தந்நோவார் தம்மை இகழ்வாரை நோவது எவன்?

Pukazh pata vaazhaadhaar than-nohvaar tham-mai Ikzhvaarai nohvthu evan?

Those who live without earning glory do not grieve. Why should they be bothered by those who scorn them?