KURAL 129
The wound caused by fire heals in its time;
the burn inflicted by an inflamed tongue never heals.
I decided I wanted to see the original, so I GoogledTM for it and found this:
129. தீயினாற் சுட்டபுண் உள்ளாறும் ஆறாதே
நாவினாற் சுட்ட வடு.
The fire-burnt wounds do find a cure;
Tongue-burnt wound rests a running sore.
The art of translation is a lively one, but in either case, the sentiment is vivid and resonant.
3 comments:
Being Irish, the motto "Always forgive never forget" comes to mind. But being THAT type of Irish ;D i be an unforgivin' bastid as well IOW i be with Ye on this whatever the circumstances...
And! *in person* Sunday :D (keeps pincers crossed for the maintaining of The Good Weather Thang)
*hug* The Abominable JOEman
Fingers crossed -- it does look like we'll ahve good weather this weekend. Hurrah! Big hugs for everyone!
And from today's email:
KURAL 152
It is always good to endure injuries done to you, but to forget them is even better.
But hard to do...
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