குறள் 467 · Acting after due Consideration 7/10

எண்ணித் துணிக கருமம் துணிந்தபின்
எண்ணுவம் என்பது இழுக்கு.

Think, and then dare the deed! Who cry,'Deed dared, we'll think,' disgraced shall be

Consider, and then undertake a matter; after having undertaken it, to say "We will consider," is folly