Thirukkural · Verse 914
Thirukkural 914
by Thiruvalluvar
பொருட்பொருளார் புன்னலந் தோயார் அருட்பொருள் ஆயும் அறிவி னவர்.
poruTporuLaar punnaland thoyaar aruTporuL aayum arivin avr.
Those who understand compassion as the true wealth do not soil themselves in pursuit of mere material gain; wisdom is their only possession.