Those who are without wealth may, at some future time, become prosperous; those who are destitute of kindness are utterly destitute; for them there is no change.
பொருள் இல்லாதவர் ஒரு காலத்தில் வளம் பெற்று விளங்குவர்; அருள் இல்லாதவர் வாழ்க்கையின் பயன் அற்றவரே; அவர் ஒரு காலத்திலும் சிறந்து விளங்குதல் இல்லை
Meaning in English
Those who are without wealth may, at some future time, become prosperous; those who are destitute of kindness are utterly destitute; for them there is no change.
Thirukkural 248 belongs to the virtue (அறத்துப்பால்) section, chapter Compassion (அருளுடைமை). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about virtue.