“Tamil:
“சேலைமேற் சேலை கட்டித் தேவரம்பை ஆடினாலும், ஓலைமேல் எழுத்தாணி ஊன்றும் பெண் ஆகாது.”
“,”English Translation:
Though one wear cloth upon cloth, and is able to dance like a celestial, she is not to be desired if she can press a style on a palm leaf, i. e., if she can write.A strong dissuasive against female education. The proverb is nevertheless in harmony with the sentiments of the majority of Hindus who have received high education in English.”,