Kural 461
When action is needed, ponder what is to be gained,
what lost, and what ultimately achieved, then proceed.
Kural 462
There is nothing too difficult for a man who, before he acts,
deliberates with chosen friends and reflects privately.
Kural 463
The wise never undertake an enterprise that rashly risks
existing capital to reach for potential profits.
Kural 464
Those who dread ridicule and disgrace
will not commence any task that is unclear.
Kural 465
To sally forth without a well-conceived plan
is one way to cultivate an enemy’s strength.
Kural 466
Doing what should not be done will bring ruin,
and not doing what should be done will also bring ruin.
Kural 467
Embark upon an action after careful thought. It is folly to say,
”Let us begin the task now and think about it later.”
Kural 468
Any task not methodically performed may go awry,
though men in multitudes support it.
Kural 469
Even in doing good deeds a man may err
if he does not consider the recipient’s unique nature.
Kural 470
Having made his plans, let a man keep his actions above blame.
The world will never approve of acts that are beneath him.
