Kural - 151

As earth bears up the men who delve into her breast,
To bear with scornful men of virtues is the best

Explanation
To bear with those who revile us, just as the earth bears up those who dig it, is the first of virtues.

Tamil Transliteration
Akazhvaaraith Thaangum Nilampolath Thammai
Ikazhvaarp Poruththal Thalai.