Verse 704: Silence reveals character
704. Silence reveals character
உரைத்தால் தெரியும் உலோகம் உரையாதிருந்தால் தெரியும் குணம்
uraithaal theriyum ulokam uraiyaathirundaal theriyum kunam
Metal shows what it is when it is rubbed on the touchstone; a person shows what they are when they keep from speaking.