அடல்தகையும் ஆற்றலும் இல்லெனினும் தானை
படைத்தகையால் பாடு பெறும்.
Though not in war offensive or defensive skilled;An army gains applause when well equipped and drilled
Though destitute of courage to fight and strength (to endure), an army may yet gain renown by the splendour of its appearance