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Thirukkural 425

திருக்குறள் Kural 425 The Possession of Knowledge

உலகம் தழீஇய தொட்பம் மலர்தலும்

கூம்பலும் இல்ல தறிவு.

Wisdom embraces frank the world, to no caprice exposed; Unlike the lotus flower, now opened wide, now petals strictly closed.

Chapter 43 · The Possession of Knowledge

Book: Wealth

Ulakam Thazheeiya Thotpam Malardhalum / Koompalum Illa Tharivu

English: G. U. Pope (1886), public domain

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