நம்மைப் பகைப்பவரின் செருக்கை ஏளனமாய் எண்ணி அழிக்காமல் விடுபவர், மூச்சு விடும் நேரத்திற்குள் பகைவரால் நிச்சயம் அழிக்கப்பவர்.

பகைவரின் ஆணவத்தைக் குலைக்க முடியாதவர்கள், சுவாசிக்கிற காரணத்தினாலேயே, உயிரோடிருப்பதாக நிச்சயமாகச் சொல்ல முடியாது

பகைத்தவருடையத் தலைமையைக் கொடுக்க முடியாதவர் திண்ணமாக மூச்சு விடும் அளவிற்கும் உயிரோடு வாழ்கின்றவர் அல்லர்.

Those who do not destroy the pride of those who hate (them) will certainly not exist even to breathe

Kural 880 addresses the importance of assertiveness in the face of adversity, particularly when dealing with adversaries or those who bear ill-will towards us. It states that those who fail to challenge or diminish the arrogance of their enemies will not be able to maintain their own existence. The verse emphasizes the concept of survival and the need for self-preservation in a world fraught with conflict and rivalry. It essentially asserts that if one does not stand their ground and confront those who wish them harm, they risk their very existence. This confrontation doesn't necessarily mean physical aggression but could also include intellectual or moral assertiveness. This Kural encourages the readers to be strong in the face of their enemies, to not be passive, and to assertively counteract the threats they pose. It is a call to action for maintaining one's dignity and self-respect, by not allowing others to trample over them. This verse does not promote violence or revenge, but rather the will to stay resilient and assertive in the face of adversity, and the courage to stand firm against those who aim to undermine one's existence. The moral implication is that preserving one's self-respect and dignity is crucial for survival.