Kural - 1164

A sea of love, 'tis true, I see stretched out before,
But not the trusty bark that wafts to yonder shore

Explanation
There is indeed a flood of lust; but there is no raft of safety to cross it with.

Tamil Transliteration
Kaamak Katalmannum Unte Adhuneendhum
Emap Punaimannum Il.