Kural - 1080

For what is base man fit, if griefs assail?
Himself to offer, there and then, for sale

Explanation
The base will hasten to sell themselves as soon as a calamity has befallen them. For what else are they fitted ?.

Tamil Transliteration
Etrir Kuriyar Kayavarondru Utrakkaal
Vitrarku Uriyar Viraindhu.