Thirukkural · Verse 314
Thirukkural 314
by Thiruvalluvar
இன்னாசெய் தாரை ஒறுத்தல் அவர்நாண நன்னயஞ் செய்து விடல்.
Innā-sey-tārai oruttal avar-nāṇ Nan-nayañ seydu viṭal.
When one has done you harm, repay them not with punishment, but with kindness—shame them into virtue by your grace.