Thirukkural · Verse 873
Thirukkural 873
by Thiruvalluvar
ஏமுற் றவரினும் ஏழை தமியனாய்ப் பல்லார் பகைகொள் பவன்.
Emuṛṛavariṉum ezhazhai tamiyaṉāyp pallār pahaik oḷ pavaṉ
Poorer than the wretched is he who stands alone / and makes many enemies through his own conduct.