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Tirukkural 625: Hopefulness in Trouble

The troubles of that man will be troubled (and disappear) who, however thickly they may come upon him,...

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Tirurukkural 637: The Office of Minister of State

Though you are acquainted with the (theoretical) methods (of performing an act), understand the ways of the world...

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Tirukkural 643: Power of Speech

The (minister's) speech is that which seeks (to express) elements as bind his friends (to himself) and is...

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Tirukkural 651: Purity in Action

The efficacy of support will yield (only) wealth; (but) the efficacy of action will yield all that is...

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Tirukkural 665: Power in Action

The firmness in action of those who have become great by the excellence (of their counsel) will, by...

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Tirukkural 675: Modes of Action

Do an act after a due consideration of the (following) five, viz. money, means, time, execution and place.

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Tirukkural 681: Qualifications of an Envoy

The qualification of an ambassador are affection (for his relations) a fitting birth, and the possession of attributes...

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Tirukkural 695: Conduct in the Presence of King

(When the king is engaged) in secret counsel (with others), ministers should neither over-hear anything whatever nor pry...

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Tirukkural 701: The Knowledge of Indications

The minister who by looking (at the king) understands his mind without being told (of it), will be...