குறள் 328

நன்றாகும் ஆக்கம் பெரிதெனினும் சான்றோர்க்குக்
கொன்றாகும் ஆக்கங் கடை.                                                             

Stanza 328

However great its gains, the wise despise
The profits of slaughter.

Meaning:

The advantage which might flow from destroying life is dishonourable to the wise, even although it should be said to be great and good.