Thirukkural 855

இகலெதிர் சாய்ந்தொழுக வல்லாரை யாரே மிக்லூக்கும் தன்மை யவர்.

Ikale-thir sāynth-ozhukai vallārai yāre mik-lūkkum thanmai yavar.

Those who bend and bow before worldly opposition—who among them possesses the stature to overcome? Their nature is lessened by what they face.