Thirukkural · Verse 441
Thirukkural 441
by Thiruvalluvar
அறனறிந்து மூத்த அறிவுடையார் கேண்மை திறனறிந்து தேர்ந்து கொளல்.
Aranam arinthu mūttha arivudaiyār kēnmai tiṛanam arinthu tērndu kōḷal
The wise who understand righteous conduct, choose their friendships by discerning the character and capacity of those they would keep close.