Thirukkural

வெருவந்த செய்தொழுகும் வெங்கோல னாயின் ஒருவந்தம் ஒல்லைக் கெடும்.

Veruvandha Seydhozhukum Vengola Naayin Oruvandham Ollaik Ketum

The cruel-sceptred king, who acts so as to put his subjects in fear, will certainly and quickly come to ruin