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.