ஒருவன் மனத்துள் நினைப்பதை அவன் சொல்லாமலேயே அறியம் ஆற்றல் உடையவரோடு அந்த ஆற்றல் இல்லாதவர் உறுப்பால் ஒத்தவர்; அறிவால் வேறுபட்டவர் ஆவார்.

உறுப்புகளால் வேறுபடாத தோற்றமுடையவராக இருப்பினும், ஒருவர் மனத்தில் உள்ளதை, அவர் கூறாமலே உணரக்கூடியவரும், உணர முடியாதவரும் அறிவினால் வேறுபட்டவர்களேயாவார்கள்

ஒருவன் மனதில் கருதியதை அவன் கூறாமலே அறிந்து கொள்ள வல்லவரோடு மற்றவர் உறுப்பால் ஒத்தவராக இருந்தாலும் அறிவால் வேறுபட்டவர் ஆவார்.

Those who understand one's thoughts without being informed (thereof) and those who do not, may (indeed) resemble one another bodily; still are they different (mentally)

The verse 704 of the Thirukkural states: "Those who understand one's thoughts without being informed and those who do not, may (indeed) resemble one another bodily; still are they different (mentally)." In simple terms, this Kural emphasizes the distinction between individuals based on their understanding and perception, rather than their physical appearance. Even though two people might look similar externally, they could be vastly different in their mental capabilities and perception. Some people have the ability to comprehend another person's thoughts and feelings without any explicit communication, while others may not have this understanding. The verse suggests that the ability to empathize and understand another's thoughts without them having to say it out loud is a mark of wisdom and intelligence. It is this ability to perceive and comprehend that sets people apart mentally, even if they might seem similar in physical form. This notion aligns with the broader philosophy of the Thirukkural that values wisdom, understanding, and empathy over superficialities like physical appearance. The verse encourages us to cultivate our mental faculties of understanding and empathy, as these are what truly differentiate us from others.