Thirukkural

அளவறிந்து வாழாதான் வாழ்க்கை உளபோல இல்லாகித் தோன்றாக் கெடும்.

Alavara�ndhu Vaazhaadhaan Vaazhkkai Ulapola Illaakith Thondraak Ketum

The prosperity of him who lives without knowing the measure (of his property), will perish, even while it seems to continue