Thirukkural · Verse 852

Thirukkural 852

by Thiruvalluvar

பகல்கருதிப் பற்றா செயினும் இகல்கருதி இன்னாசெய் யாமை தலை.

Pakal karuthi partraa seyinum igal karuthi Innaa sey yaamai talai.

Even if you act without thought for the day ahead, the tortoise—that moves with intention against obstacles—is the head: deliberation under constraint is the mark of one who endures.