To speak so as that the meaning may easily enter the mind of the hearer, and to discern the subtlestthought which may lie hidden in the words of others, this is wisdom.
தான் சொல்லுவன எளிய பொருளையுடையனவாகப் பதியுமாறு சொல்லித், தான் பிறரிடம் கேட்பவற்றின் நுட்பமான பொருளையும் ஆராய்ந்து காண்பது அறிவாகும்.
Meaning in English
To speak so as that the meaning may easily enter the mind of the hearer, and to discern the subtlestthought which may lie hidden in the words of others, this is wisdom.
Thirukkural 424 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (அறிவுடைமை). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.