Page:The Kural or The Maxims Of Tiruvalluvar.pdf/146



401. Ascending the rostrum without abundant knowledge is like the playing of dice without the chequered board.$6$

402. Behold the man without learning who desireth to be called eloquent: he is like unto a woman without busts who yearneth to be admired of men.

403. Even a fool shall be counted wise if he can hold his peace before the learned.

404. The opinion of an ignorant man will be rejected by the wise even though it may be perfectly sensible.

405. Behold the ignorant man who is wise in his own eyes: he will be put to shame directly he openeth his lips in an assembly. Rh