Kural - 358

When folly, cause of births, departs; and soul can view
The truth of things, man's dignity- 'tis wisdom true

Explanation
True knowledge consists in the removal of ignorance; which is (the cause of) births, and the perception of the True Being who is (the bestower of) heaven.

Tamil Transliteration
Pirappennum Pedhaimai Neengach Chirappennum
Semporul Kaanpadhu Arivu.