Thirukkural · Verse 467

Thirukkural 467

by Thiruvalluvar

எண்ணித் துணிக கருமம் துணிந்தபின் எண்ணுவம் என்பது இழுக்கு.

Enṇṇit tuṇik karumam tuṇinthapin Enṇṇuvam enpathu izhukkku.

Deliberate before you act; once committed, to recalculate is a flaw. / Decide thoroughly, then execute. Second-guessing after the deed is undone.