Thirukkural

சூழ்வார்கண் ணாக ஒழுகலான் மன்னவன் சூழ்வாரைக் சூழ்ந்து கொளல்.

Soozhvaarkan Naaka Ozhukalaan Mannavan Soozhvaaraik Soozhndhu Kolal

As a king must use his ministers as eyes (in managing his kingdom), let him well examine their character and qualifications before he engages them