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Today · Thirukkural · verse 970 · Mindset

இளிவரின் வாழாத மானம் உடையார் ஒளிதொழுது ஏத்தும் உலகு.

IliVarin vāzhāta mānam udaiyār / Olit-todzuttu ēttum ulaku.

Those who hold honor that cannot be bartered for base gain—the world bows before them with reverence.

Reputation follows those who refuse to compromise their character; you need not chase it. Guard your integrity as your only true possession, and all external opinion becomes irrelevant.

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