Thirukkural 158 in English

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Tamil original

மிகுதியான் மிக்கவை செய்தாரைத் தாந்தம்
தகுதியான் வென்று விடல்.

Transliteration

Mikudhiyaan Mikkavai Seydhaaraith Thaandham
Thakudhiyaan Vendru Vital

English Translation

“By noble forbearance vanquish The proud that have caused you anguish”

Plain-English meaning

Let a man by patience overcome those who through pride commit excesses

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English Translation

By noble forbearance vanquish The proud that have caused you anguish

G.U. Pope Translation

With overweening pride when men with injuries assail,By thine own righteous dealing shalt thou mightily prevail

Plain-English Meaning

Let a man by patience overcome those who through pride commit excesses

மனச் செருக்கால் தீமை செய்தவரைப் பொறுமையால் வென்றுவிடுக.

Chapter 16

பொறையுடைமை

As earth bears up with diggers too To bear revilers is prime virtue

Forgive insults is a good habit Better it is to forget it

Neglect the guest is dearth of dearth To bear with fools is strength of strength

Practice of patient quality Retains intact itegrity

Vengeance is not in esteem held Patience is praised as hidden gold

Revenge accords but one day's joy Patience carries its praise for aye

Though others cause you wanton pain Grieve not; from unjust harm refrain

By noble forbearance vanquish The proud that have caused you anguish

More than ascetics they are pure Who bitter tongues meekly endure

Who fast are great to do penance Greater are they who bear offence