Kural - 758

As one to view the strife of elephants who takes his stand,
On hill he's climbed, is he who works with money in his hand

Explanation
An undertaking of one who has wealth in one's hands is like viewing an elephant-fight from a hill-top.

Tamil Transliteration
Kundreri Yaanaip Por Kantatraal Thankaiththondru
Untaakach Cheyvaan Vinai.