No matter how much education a person has, if he does not show respect to the noble and virtuous (those who uphold righteousness and good character), then what is the use of his learning?
தன்னைவிட அறிவில் மூத்த பெருந்தகையாளரின் முன்னே வணங்கி நிற்கும் பண்பு இல்லாவிடில் என்னதான் ஒருவர் கற்றிருந்தாலும் அதனால்என்ன பயன்? ஒன்றுமில்லை
Meaning in English
No matter how much education a person has, if he does not show respect to the noble and virtuous (those who uphold righteousness and good character), then what is the use of his learning?
About This Kural
Thirukkural 2 is part of virtue (அறத்துப்பால்), under the chapter Praise of God (கடவுள் வாழ்த்து). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), this verse teaches timeless wisdom about virtue.