Kural - 53

There is no lack within the house, where wife in worth excels,
There is no luck within the house, where wife dishonoured dwells

Explanation
If his wife be eminent (in virtue), what does (that man) not possess ? If she be without excellence, what does (he) possess ?.

Tamil Transliteration
Illadhen Illaval Maanpaanaal Ulladhen
Illaval Maanaak Katai?.