Thirukkural

தம்பொருள் என்பதம் மக்கள் அவர்பொருள் தம்தம் வினையான் வரும்.

Thamporul Enpadham Makkal Avarporul Thamdham Vinaiyaan Varum

Men will call their sons their wealth, because it flows to them through the deeds which they (sons) perform on their behalf