Kural - 1058

If askers cease, the mighty earth, where cooling fountains flow,
Will be a stage where wooden puppets come and go

Explanation
If there were no beggars, (the actions done in) the cool wide world would only resemble the movement of a puppet.

Tamil Transliteration
Irappaarai Illaayin Eernganmaa Gnaalam
Marappaavai Sendruvan Thatru.