Kural - 237

If you your days will spend devoid of goodly fame,
When men despise, why blame them? You've yourself to blame

Explanation
Why do those who cannot live with praise, grieve those who despise them, instead of grieving themselves for their own inability.

Tamil Transliteration
Pukazhpata Vaazhaadhaar Thannovaar Thammai
Ikazhvaarai Novadhu Evan?.