Thirukkural · Verse 603

Thirukkural 603

by Thiruvalluvar

மடிமடிக் கொண்டொழுகும் பேதை பிறந்த குடிமடியும் தன்னினும் முந்து.

Madi madi-k kondu-ozhukkum pedhae pirandha Kudi-madiyum thanninnum mundhu.

The fool who stumbles from folly to folly brings shame even upon the house from which he was born; the family's dishonor precedes him.