Kural - 929

Like him who, lamp in hand, would seek one sunk beneath the wave
Is he who strives to sober drunken man with reasonings grave
Explanation
Reasoning with a drunkard is like going under water with a torch in search of a drowned man.
Tamil Transliteration
Kaliththaanaik Kaaranam Kaattudhal Keezhneerk
Kuliththaanaith Theeththureei Atru.
Section | Wealth |
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Chapter Group | Friendship |
chapter | Not Drinking Palm-Wine |