Thirukkural

ஒழுக்கத்து நீத்தார் பெருமை விழுப்பத்து வேண்டும் பனுவல் துணிவு.

Ozhukkaththu Neeththaar Perumai Vizhuppaththu Ventum Panuval Thunivu

The end and aim of all treatise is to extol beyond all other excellence, the greatness of those who, while abiding in the rule of conduct peculiar to their state, have abandoned all desire