Thirukkural · Verse 461

Thirukkural 461

by Thiruvalluvar

அழிவதூஉம் ஆவதூஉம் ஆகி வழிபயக்கும் ஊதியமும் சூழ்ந்து செயல்.

Azhivathooum aavathooum aaki vazhipayakkum Uthiyamum suzhundu seyal.

Destruction and creation both serve the path: act with deliberation and care, weighing means and outcome together.