Kural - 230

'Tis bitter pain to die, 'Tis worse to live.
For him who nothing finds to give

Explanation
Nothing is more unpleasant than death: yet even that is pleasant where charity cannot be exercised.

Tamil Transliteration
Saadhalin Innaadha Thillai Inidhadhooum
Eedhal Iyaiyaak Katai.