Kural - 780

If monarch's eyes o'erflow with tears for hero slain,
Who would not beg such boon of glorious death to gain

Explanation
If (heroes) can so die as to fill with tears the eyes of their rulers, such a death deserves to be obtained even by begging.

Tamil Transliteration
Purandhaarkan Neermalkach Chaakirpin Saakkaatu
Irandhukol Thakkadhu Utaiththu.