அழக்கொண்ட எல்லாம் அழப்போம் இழப்பினும் பிற்பயக்கும் நற்பா லவை.

Azhak Konta Ellaam Azhappom Izhappinum Pirpayakkum Narpaa Lavai

All that has been obtained with tears (to the victim) will depart with tears (to himself); but what has been by fair means; though with loss at first, will afterwards yield fruit