Kural - 970

Who, when dishonour comes, refuse to live, their honoured memory
Will live in worship and applause of all the world for aye

Explanation
The world will (always) praise and adore the fame of the honourable who would rather die than suffer indignity.

Tamil Transliteration
Ilivarin Vaazhaadha Maanam Utaiyaar
Olidhozhudhu Eththum Ulaku.