Thirukkural

மருந்தோமற்று ஊன்ஓம்பும் வாழ்க்கை பெருந்தகைமை பீடழிய வந்த இடத்து.

Marundhomatru Oonompum Vaazhkkai Perundhakaimai Peetazhiya Vandha Itaththu

For the high-born to keep their body in life when their honour is gone will certainly not prove a remedy against death