Wealth (பொருட்பால்) Royalty
When planning a big decision; think before you act.
Azhivadhooum Aavadhooum Aaki VazhipayakkumOodhiyamum Soozhndhu Seyal
Let a man reflect on what will be lost, what will be acquired and (from these) what will be his ultimate gain, and (then, let him) act
Expenditure, return, and profit of the deedIn time to come; weigh these- than to the act proceed
G. U. Pope, 1886
Therindha Inaththotu Therndhennich CheyvaarkkuArumporul Yaadhondrum Il
There is nothing too difficult to (be attained by) those who, before they act, reflect well themselves, and thoroughly consider (the matter) with chosen friends
With chosen friends deliberate; next use the private thought; Then act By those who thus proceed all works with ease are wrought
G. U. Pope, 1886
Aakkam Karudhi Mudhalizhakkum SeyvinaiOokkaar Arivutai Yaar
Wise men will not, in the hopes of profit, undertake works that will consume their principal
To risk one's all and lose, aiming at added gain, Is rash affair, from which the wise abstain
G. U. Pope, 1886
Thelivi Ladhanaith Thotangaar IlivennumEdhappaatu Anju Pavar
Those who fear reproach will not commence anything which has not been (thoroughly considered) and made clear to them
A work of which the issue is not clear, Begin not they reproachful scorn who fear
G. U. Pope, 1886
Vakaiyarach Choozhaa Thezhudhal PakaivaraipPaaththip Patuppadho Raaru
One way to promote the prosperity of an enemy, is (for a king) to set out (to war) without having thoroughly weighed his ability (to cope with its chances)
With plans not well matured to rise against your foe, Is way to plant him out where he is sure to grow
G. U. Pope, 1886
Seydhakka Alla Seyak KetumSeydhakka Seyyaamai Yaanung Ketum
He will perish who does not what is not fit to do; and he also will perish who does not do what it is fit to
'Tis ruin if man do an unbefitting thing; Fit things to leave undone will equal ruin bring
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ennith Thunika Karumam ThunindhapinEnnuvam Enpadhu Izhukku
Consider, and then undertake a matter; after having undertaken it, to say "We will consider," is folly
Think, and then dare the deed! Who cry,'Deed dared, we'll think,' disgraced shall be
G. U. Pope, 1886
Aatrin Varundhaa Varuththam PalarnindruPotrinum Poththup Patum
The work, which is not done by suitable methods, will fail though many stand to uphold it
On no right system if man toil and strive, Though many men assist, no work can thrive
G. U. Pope, 1886
Nandraatra Lullun Thavuruntu AvaravarPanparin Thaatraak Katai
There are failures even in acting well, when it is done without knowing the various dispositions of men
Though well the work be done, yet one mistake is made, To habitudes of various men when no regard is paid
G. U. Pope, 1886
Ellaadha Ennich Cheyalventum ThammotuKollaadha Kollaadhu Ulaku
Let a man reflect, and do things which bring no reproach; the world will not approve, with him, of things which do not become of his position to adopt
Plan and perform no work that others may despise; What misbeseems a king the world will not approve as wise
G. U. Pope, 1886
