கடுமொழியும் கையிகந்த தண்டமும் வேந்தன் அடுமுரண் தேய்க்கும் அரம்.

Katumozhiyum Kaiyikandha Thantamum Vendhan Atumuran Theykkum Aram

Harsh words and punishments severe beyond the right, Are file that wears away the monarch's conquering might

Thirukkural · Kural 567