A couplet from Thirukurral.

Not dishonouring person's of worth.

"Attruvarantraal ighazhamai potruvar
potralul yellam thalai."

meaning:
            The best way for a person desirous of protecting himself is to accept without ignoring the skill of another , the ability to complete successfully ,any task undertaken.

Thirukurral is a ancient treatise in Tamil recommending the ethics that need to be followed by one and all in every day life.These  couplets in 100's were written by Thiruvalluvar nearly 2000 years back.Though small they are full of deep meanings and have stood the test of time.Due to the universality of the truths stated in each and every one of the couplets they are as capable of   guiding human affairs  even now as they were when first written,centuries ago !.


Reference for meanings is from' Thirukkural 'by Sri Ramadesikan.