Thirukkural · Verse 405
Thirukkural 405
by Thiruvalluvar
கல்லா ஒருவன் தகைமை தலைப்பெய்து சொல்லாடச் சோர்வு படும்.
Kallā oruvan thakamai thalaip-peydu sollāṭa sōrvu padum.
An ignorant man bears shame upon his head; / his inability to speak leaves him exhausted.