It is the determination of the spotless not to cause sorrow to others, although they could (by so causing) obtain the wealth which confers greatness.
Thirukkural 311 belongs to the virtue (அறத்துப்பால்) section, chapter Other (இன்னாசெய்யாமை). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about virtue.