Kaccipettu Nannakalyar

Kaccipettu Nannakalyar (3rd century) was an Indian Tamil poetess. This classical Tamil language poetess' works are included chiefly in Purananuru, one of the earliest eight famous anthologies of classical Tamil literature dating from first to third centuries.

Wisdom & Quotes

• A land prospers not by the spear alone,

but by the straightness of the sceptre.”
— Purananuru

• If the king falters in virtue,

even the vast earth will turn against him.
— Purananuru

• Victories that leave mothers weeping

are victories that stain the crown.
— Purananuru

• Yesterday’s riches vanish like dew;

only honor remains when all else fades.
— Purananuru

• The ruler who fails the hungry

has already lost his throne.
— Purananuru

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