Kural - 1137

There's nought of greater worth than woman's long-enduring soul,
Who, vexed by love like ocean waves, climbs not the 'horse of palm'

Explanation
There is nothing so noble as the womanly nature that would not ride the palmyra horse, though plunged a sea of lust.

Tamil Transliteration
Katalanna Kaamam Uzhandhum Mataleraap
Pennin Perundhakka Thil.