Thirukkural

கேட்டார்ப் பிணிக்கும் தகையவாய்க் கேளாரும் வேட்ப மொழிவதாம் சொல்.

Kettaarp Pinikkum Thakaiyavaaik Kelaarum Vetpa Mozhivadhaam Sol

The (minister's) speech is that which seeks (to express) elements as bind his friends (to himself) and is so delivered as to make even his enemies desire (his friendship)