Kural - 1298

If I contemn him, then disgrace awaits me evermore;
My soul that seeks to live his virtues numbers o'er

Explanation
My soul which clings to life thinks only of his (own) gain in the belief that it would be disgraceful for it to despise him.

Tamil Transliteration
Ellin Ilivaamendru Enni Avardhiram
Ullum Uyirkkaadhal Nenju.