Thirukkural 467 in English

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Tamil original

எண்ணித் துணிக கருமம் துணிந்தபின்
எண்ணுவம் என்பது இழுக்கு.

Transliteration

Ennith Thunika Karumam Thunindhapin
Ennuvam Enpadhu Izhukku

English Translation

“Think and dare a proper deed Dare and think is bad in need”

Plain-English meaning

Consider, and then undertake a matter; after having undertaken it, to say "We will consider," is folly

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English Translation

Think and dare a proper deed Dare and think is bad in need

G.U. Pope Translation

Think, and then dare the deed! Who cry,'Deed dared, we'll think,' disgraced shall be

Plain-English Meaning

Consider, and then undertake a matter; after having undertaken it, to say "We will consider," is folly

ஒரு செயலைச் செய்து முடிக்கும் வழியை அறிந்து தொடங்குக. தொடங்கியபின் அது பற்றி எண்ணிக் கொள்வோம் என்பது குற்றம்.

Chapter 47

தெரிந்து செயல்வகை

Weigh well output the loss and gain And proper action ascertain

Nothing is hard for him who acts With worthy counsels weighing facts

The wise risk not their capital In doubtful gains and lose their all

They who scornful reproach fear Commence no work not made clear

Who marches without plans and ways His field is sure to foster foes

Doing unfit action ruins Failing fit-act also ruins

Think and dare a proper deed Dare and think is bad in need

Toil without a plan ahead Is doomed to fall though supported

Attune the deeds to habitude Or ev'n good leads to evil feud

Do deeds above reproachfulness The world refutes uncomely mess