Kural 861
Rein in antagonism against the strong,
but unleash animosity against feeble adversaries.
Kural 862
How can an unloving man, with neither powerful allies
nor the strength to stand alone, overcome mighty enemies?
Kural 863
He who is fearful, ignorant, unfriendly and uncharitable
proves an easy prey to his enemies.
Kural 864
Letting go of his secrets but not his antipathy,
a man becomes easy prey to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Kural 865
Without character, conscience, piety and propriety,
a man may yet be delightful–to his enemies!
Kural 866
Even hatred can be a welcome thing, when it comes from
scoundrels seized by blind rage and indulgent lust.
Kural 867
Some men undertake a task, then undermine it unawares.
Acquire their hatred–indeed, pay good money for it.
Kural 868
If a man has no virtues and many vices, he will surely have
no allies, and this will be his enemies’ surest advantage.
Kural 869
Finding that his foe is ignorant and afraid to fight,
the attacker’s cheerfulness cannot forsake him.
Kural 870
Fame will flee the grasp of one who fails to grasp
the wealth of an enemy who is angry and unlearned.
