Kural - 445

The king, since counsellors are monarch's eyes,
Should counsellors select with counsel wise

Explanation
As a king must use his ministers as eyes (in managing his kingdom), let him well examine their character and qualifications before he engages them.

Tamil Transliteration
Soozhvaarkan Naaka Ozhukalaan Mannavan
Soozhvaaraik Soozhndhu Kolal.