Kural - 160

Though 'great' we deem the men that fast and suffer pain,
Who others' bitter words endure, the foremost place obtain

Explanation
Those who endure abstinence from food are great, next to those who endure the uncourteous speech of others.

Tamil Transliteration
Unnaadhu Norpaar Periyar Pirarsollum
Innaachchol Norpaarin Pin.