Kural - 727

As shining sword before the foe which 'sexless being' bears,
Is science learned by him the council's face who fears

Explanation
The learning of him who is diffident before an assembly is like the shining sword of an hermaphrodite in the presence of his foes.

Tamil Transliteration
Pakaiyakaththup Petikai Olvaal Avaiyakaththu
Anju Mavankatra Nool.