Thirukkural 666 in English

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Tamil original

எண்ணிய எண்ணியாங்கு எய்துவர் எண்ணியார்
திண்ணியர் ஆகப் பெறின்.

Transliteration

Enniya Enniyaangu Eydhu Enniyaar
Thinniyar Aakap Perin

English Translation

“The will-to-do achieves the deed When mind that wills is strong indeed”

Plain-English meaning

If those who have planned (an undertaking) possess firmness (in executing it) they will obtain what they have desired even as they have desired it

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Tamil pronunciation

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English Translation

The will-to-do achieves the deed When mind that wills is strong indeed

G.U. Pope Translation

Whate'er men think, ev'n as they think, may men obtain,If those who think can steadfastness of will retain

Plain-English Meaning

If those who have planned (an undertaking) possess firmness (in executing it) they will obtain what they have desired even as they have desired it

ஒன்றைச் செய்ய எண்ணியவர் அதைச் செய்து முடிப்பதற்கு ஏற்ற மனஉறுதியை உடையவராக இருந்தால், அடைய நினைத்தவற்றை எல்லாம் அவர் எண்ணப்படியே அடைவார்.

Chapter 67

வினைத்திட்பம்

A powerful mind does powerful act And all the rest are imperfect

Shun failing fuss; fail not purpose These two are maxims of the wise

The strong achieve and then display Woe unto work displayed midway

Easy it is to tell a fact But hard it is to know and act

Dynamic deeds of a doughty soul Shall win the praise of king and all

The will-to-do achieves the deed When mind that wills is strong indeed

Scorn not the form: for men there are Like linchpin of big rolling car

Waver not; do wakefully The deed resolved purposefully

Do with firm will though pains beset The deed that brings delight at last

The world merits no other strength But strength of will-to-do at length