Kural - 1312

One day we silent sulked; he sneezed: The reason well I knew;
He thought that I, to speak well pleased, Would say, 'Long life to you!'

Explanation
When I continued to be sulky he sneezed and thought I would (then) wish him a long life.

Tamil Transliteration
Ooti Irundhemaath Thumminaar Yaamdhammai
Neetuvaazh Kenpaak Karindhu.