Kural - 1026

Of virtuous manliness the world accords the praise
To him who gives his powers, the house from which he sprang to raise

Explanation
A man's true manliness consists in making himself the head and benefactor of his family.

Tamil Transliteration
Nallaanmai Enpadhu Oruvarkuth Thaanpirandha
Illaanmai Aakkik Kolal.