Thirukkural 964

தலையின் இழிந்த மயிரனையர் மாந்தர் நிலையின் இழிந்தக் கடை.

Thalaiyin izhindha mayiranaiyor maandhar Nilaiyin izhindhaK kadai.

Those who fall in rank are like hair fallen from the head; those who fall in station are like a shop that has lost its standing.