Kural - 516

Let king first ask, 'Who shall the deed perform?' and 'What the deed?'
Of hour befitting both assured, let every work proceed

Explanation
Let (a king) act, after having considered the agent (whom he is to employ), the deed (he desires to do), and the time which is suitable to it.

Tamil Transliteration
Seyvaanai Naati Vinainaatik Kaalaththotu
Eydha Unarndhu Seyal.