Kural - 935

The dice, and gaming-hall, and gamester's art, they eager sought,
Thirsting for gain- the men in other days who came to nought

Explanation
Penniless are those who by reason of their attachment would never forsake gambling, the gamblingplace and the handling (of dice).

Tamil Transliteration
Kavarum Kazhakamum Kaiyum Tharukki
Ivariyaar Illaaki Yaar.