So to perform an act as to publish it (only) at its termination is (true) manliness; for to announce it beforehand, will cause irremediable sorrow.
Thirukkural 663 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (வினைத்திட்பம்). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.