Thirukkural

இலனென்னும் எவ்வம் உரையாமை ஈதல் குலனுடையான் கண்ணே யுள.

Ilanennum Evvam Uraiyaamai Eedhal Kulanutaiyaan Kanne Yula

(Even in a low state) not to adopt the mean expedient of saying "I have nothing," but to give, is the characteristic of the mad of noble birth