Kural 765 — The Excellence of an Army — Thirukkural

கூற்றுடன்று மேல்வரினும் கூடி எதிர்நிற்கும் ஆற்ற லதுவே படை.

Kootrutandru Melvarinum Kooti Edhirnirkum Aatra Ladhuve Patai

That is a 'host' that joins its ranks, and mightily withstands, Though death with sudden wrath should fall upon its bands