Kural - 1038

To cast manure is better than to plough;
Weed well; to guard is more than watering now

Explanation
Manuring is better than ploughing; after weeding, watching is better than watering (it).

Tamil Transliteration
Erinum Nandraal Eruvitudhal Kattapin
Neerinum Nandradhan Kaappu.