Kural - 729

Who, though they've learned, before the council of the good men quake,
Than men unlearn'd a lower place must take

Explanation
They who, though they have learned and understood, are yet afraid of the assembly of the good, are said to be inferior (even) to the illiterate.

Tamil Transliteration
Kallaa Thavarin Kataiyenpa Katrarindhum
Nallaa Ravaiyanju Vaar.