Kural 691<\/p>\n
Associates of contentious kings should be like men warming
\nthemselves by a fire, moving neither too near nor too far away.
\nKural 692<\/p>\n
Do not desire to get what the king desires to have,
\nand the king himself will confer enduring wealth.
\nKural 693<\/p>\n
One wishing to be wary must beware of his own indiscretions.
\nOnce suspicions are aroused, they are rarely removed.
\nKural 694<\/p>\n
In the presence of the great ones, never speak
\nin whispers or exchange smiles with others.
\nKural 695<\/p>\n
The emissary neither eavesdrops nor meddles into matters.
\nInstead, he listens raptly when secrets are revealed.
\nKural 696<\/p>\n
Sensing unspoken thoughts and ascertaining the ripe moment,
\nspeak of vital matters amiably, without offending others.
\nKural 697<\/p>\n
Speak useful ideas that interest the sovereign.
\nAlways leave useless thoughts unspoken–even if he inquires.
\nKural 698<\/p>\n
Never criticize the king because he is young or your own kin.
\nRather respect the resplendent dignity that kingship commands.
\nKural 699<\/p>\n
Men whose wisdom is unwavering
\ndo not use their high reputation to excuse lowly behavior.
\nKural 700<\/p>\n
Men who do unworthy deeds, expecting the king’s indulgence
\nbecause of a long-standing friendship, warrant their own ruin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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