Kural - 222

Though men declare it heavenward path, yet to receive is ill;
Though upper heaven were not, to give is virtue still

Explanation
To beg is evil, even though it were said that it is a good path (to heaven) To give is good, even though it were said that those who do so cannot obtain heaven.

Tamil Transliteration
Nallaaru Eninum Kolaldheedhu Melulakam
Illeninum Eedhale Nandru.