Kural - 512

Who swells the revenues, spreads plenty o'er the land,
Seeks out what hinders progress, his the workman's hand

Explanation
Let him do (the king's) work who can enlarge the sources (of revenue), increase wealth and considerately prevent the accidents (which would destroy it).

Tamil Transliteration
Vaari Perukki Valampatuththu Utravai
Aaraaivaan Seyka Vinai.