குறள் தேனீ

உடமையுள் இன்மை விருந்தோம்பல் ஓம்பா
மடமை: மடவார்கண் உண்டு.

பொருள்: செல்வ நிலையில் உள்ள வறுமை என்பது விருந்தோம்புதலைப் போற்றாத அறியாமையாகும்; அஃது அறிவிலிகளிடம் உள்ளதாகும்.

The man of wealth is poor indeed
Whose folly fails the guest to feed.  

English Meaning: The lack of hospitality, despite having wealth, is a form of poverty in disguise. This is the defining trait of a foolish person. True richness lies not just in material wealth but in the ability and willingness to share it with others. When someone has abundance yet refuses to practice generosity, they are essentially poor in spirit, missing out on the deeper fulfillment that comes from connecting with and helping others. This failure to extend kindness and welcome guests reveals a narrow-mindedness, turning wealth into something hollow and isolating. True prosperity includes an open heart, not just a full purse.