Kural - 223

'I've nought' is ne'er the high-born man's reply;
He gives to those who raise themselves that cry

Explanation
(Even in a low state) not to adopt the mean expedient of saying "I have nothing," but to give, is the characteristic of the mad of noble birth.

Tamil Transliteration
Ilanennum Evvam Uraiyaamai Eedhal
Kulanutaiyaan Kanne Yula.