தம்மிற் பெரியார் தமரா ஒழுகுதல் வன்மையு ளெல்லாந் தலை.

Thammir Periyaar Thamaraa Ozhukudhal Vanmaiyu Lellaan Thalai

To live with men of greatness that their own excels, As cherished friends, is greatest power that with a monarch dwells

Thirukkural · Kural 444