பொறாமை உள்ளவனுக்குச் செல்வம் இல்லை என்பது போல், ஒழுக்கம் இல்லாதவனுக்கு உயர்குலம் என்பதும் இல்லை.

பொறாமையுடையவனுக்கும், நல்லொழுக்கமில்லாதவனுக்கும் அமையும் வாழ்வு, உயர்வான வாழ்வாகக் கருதப்பட மாட்டாது

பொறாமை உடையவனிடத்தில் ஆக்கம் இல்லாதவாறு போல, ஒழுக்கம் இல்லாதவனுடைய வாழ்க்கையில் உயர்வு இல்லையாகும்.

Just as the envious man will be without wealth, so will the man of destitute of propriety of conduct be without greatness

This verse from Thiru Kural is an insightful commentary on the importance of virtue and proper conduct in achieving greatness. The first half of the verse discusses envy, a negative emotion that arises from desiring what others have. The verse asserts that an envious person will not have wealth. This can be understood in two ways: firstly, an envious person is always focused on what others have, rather than cultivating their own abilities and resources, leading to a lack of personal growth and prosperity. Secondly, envy tarnishes a person's character, making them unattractive to opportunities and relationships that can bring wealth. The second half of the verse states that a person lacking in 'ozhukkam' or propriety of conduct will not achieve greatness. Propriety of conduct includes virtues such as honesty, respect for others, responsibility, and adherence to moral and ethical standards. When these virtues are absent, it is impossible for a person to rise to true greatness because they lack the moral foundation that earns respect and influence. In essence, this verse emphasizes that character, virtue, and proper conduct are the real wealth and the key to true greatness. Without these, material wealth and status are meaningless and unattainable.