மேலிருந்தும் மேலல்லார் மேலல்லர் கீழிருந்தும்
கீழல்லார் கீழல் லவர்.
The men of lofty line, whose souls are mean, are never greatThe men of lowly birth, when high of soul, are not of low estate
Though (raised) above, the base cannot become great; though (brought) low, the great cannot become base