Stooping (to inferiors) is the strength of those who can accomplish (an undertaking); and that is the weapon with which the great avert their foes
Thirukkural 985 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (சான்றாண்மை). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.