நல்லவை எல்லாஅந் தீயவாம் தீயவும் நல்லவாம் செல்வம் செயற்கு.

Nallavai Ellaaan Theeyavaam Theeyavum Nallavaam Selvam Seyarku

In the acquisition of property, every thing favourable becomes unfavourable, and (on the other hand) everything unfavourable becomes favourable, (through the power of fate)