Verse 670: Stillness has costs

670. Stillness has costs

ஓடும் புரவிக்கோர் கால்தேயும் நிற்கும்புரவிக்குத் தேயும் உயிர்

odum puravikkor kaaltheyum nirkumpuravikkudh theyum uyir

The horse that runs wears down one leg; the horse that stands still wears down its life.