Thirukkural 978
Ever humble are the great; the lowly
praise themselves pompously.
பணியுமாம் என்றும் பெருமை சிறுமை
அணியுமாம் தன்னை வியந்து.
Great men are always humble. The lowly ones think high of their meagre achievements and praise themselves.
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