Thirukkural 536 in English

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Tamil original

இழுக்காமை யார்மாட்டும் என்றும் வழுக்காமை
வாயின் அதுவொப்பது இல்.

Transliteration

Izhukkaamai Yaarmaattum Endrum Vazhukkaamai
Vaayin Adhuvoppadhu Il

English Translation

“Forget none; watch with wakeful care Miss none; the gain is sans compare”

Plain-English meaning

There is nothing comparable with the possession of unfailing thoughtfulness at all times; and towards all persons

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English Translation

Forget none; watch with wakeful care Miss none; the gain is sans compare

G.U. Pope Translation

Towards all unswerving, ever watchfulness of soul retain,Where this is found there is no greater gain

Plain-English Meaning

There is nothing comparable with the possession of unfailing thoughtfulness at all times; and towards all persons

எவரிடத்திலேனும் எப்போதும் விடாமல் மறதி இல்லாத குணம் மட்டும் இருக்கும் என்றால், அதைப் போன்ற நன்மை வேறு இல்லை.

Chapter 54

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Worse than wrath in excess is Forgetfulness in joy-excess

Negligence kills renown just as Ceaseless want wisdom destroys

Forgetful nature fails of fame All schools of thinkers say the same

The fearful find no fortress here The forgetful find good never

Failing foresight the guardless man Shall rue his folly later on

Forget none; watch with wakeful care Miss none; the gain is sans compare

With cautious care pursue a thing Impossible there is nothing

Do what the wise commend as worth If not, for seven births no mirth

When joy deludes, their fate recall Whom negligence has made to fall

Easy it is a thing to get When the mind on it is set