Thirukkural · Verse 866

Thirukkural 866

by Thiruvalluvar

காணாச் சினத்தான் கழிபெருங் காமத்தான் பேணாமை பேணப் படும்.

Kaanaach sinaththaan kazhiperum kaamathaan Peanamai penap patum.

The fool blind with rage, drowning in craving, finds that neglect itself becomes a discipline he cannot escape. What he refuses to tend, tends to him.