Wealth (பொருட்பால்) Minister of State
When you need determination and firm will.
Vinaiththitpam Enpadhu Oruvan ManaththitpamMatraiya Ellaam Pira
Firmness in action is (simply) one's firmness of mind; all other (abilities) are not of this nature
What men call 'power in action' know for 'power of mind'Externe to man all other aids you find
G. U. Pope, 1886
Oororaal Utrapin Olkaamai IvvirantinAarenpar Aaindhavar Kol
Not to perform a ruinous act, and not to be discouraged by the ruinous termination of an act, are the two maxims which, the wise say, from the principles of those who have investigated the subject
'Each hindrance shun', 'unyielding onward press, If obstacle be there,'These two define your way, so those that search out truth declare
G. U. Pope, 1886
Kataikkotkach Cheydhakka Thaanmai ItaikkotkinEtraa Vizhuman Tharum
So to perform an act as to publish it (only) at its termination is (true) manliness; for to announce it beforehand, will cause irremediable sorrow
Man's fitting work is known but by success achieved; In midst the plan revealed brings ruin ne'er to be retrieved
G. U. Pope, 1886
Solludhal Yaarkkum Eliya AriyavaamSolliya Vannam Seyal
To say (how an act is to be performed) is (indeed) easy for any one; but far difficult it is to do according to what has been said
Easy to every man the speech that shows the way; Hard thing to shape one's life by words they say
G. U. Pope, 1886
Veereydhi Maantaar Vinaiththitpam VendhankanOoreydhi Ullap Patum
The firmness in action of those who have become great by the excellence (of their counsel) will, by attaining its fulfilment in the person of the king, be esteemed (by all).
The power in act of men renowned and great, With king acceptance finds and fame through all the state
G. U. Pope, 1886
Enniya Enniyaangu Eydhu EnniyaarThinniyar Aakap Perin
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
Whate'er men think, ev'n as they think, may men obtain, If those who think can steadfastness of will retain
G. U. Pope, 1886
Uruvukantu Ellaamai Ventum UrulperundherkkuAchchaani Annaar Utaiththu
Let none be despised for (their) size; (for) the world has those who resemble the linch-pin of the big rolling car
Despise not men of modest bearing; Look not at form, but what men are:For some there live, high functions sharing, Like linch-pin of the mighty car
G. U. Pope, 1886
Kalangaadhu Kanta Vinaikkan ThulangaadhuThookkang Katindhu Seyal
An act that has been firmly resolved on must be as firmly carried out without delay
What clearly eye discerns as right, with steadfast will, And mind unslumbering, that should man fulfil
G. U. Pope, 1886
Thunpam Uravarinum Seyka ThunivaatriInpam Payakkum Vinai
Though it should cause increasing sorrow (at the outset), do with firmness the act that yield bliss (in the end)
Though toil and trouble face thee, firm resolve hold fast, And do the deeds that pleasure yield at last
G. U. Pope, 1886
Enaiththitpam Ey Thiyak KannumVinaiththitpam Ventaarai Ventaadhu Ulaku
The great will not esteem those who esteem not firmness of action, whatever other abilities the latter may possess
The world desires not men of every power possessed, Who power in act desire not,- crown of all the rest
G. U. Pope, 1886
