From propriety of conduct men obtain greatness; from impropriety comes insufferable disgrace.
About This Kural
Thirukkural 137 is part of virtue (அறத்துப்பால்), under the chapter Discipline (ஒழுக்கமுடைமை). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), this verse teaches timeless wisdom about virtue.