Thirukkural · Verse 477

Thirukkural 477

by Thiruvalluvar

ஆற்றின் அறவறிந்து ஈக அதுபொருள் போற்றி வழங்கு நெறி.

Aattrin aravariinthu eeka athu porul Poortti valangum neri.

Understand what your capacity allows, give from that measure—that is the substance of wealth. The path is to maintain and distribute with restraint.