Kural - 551

Than one who plies the murderer's trade, more cruel is the king
Who all injustice works, his subjects harassing

Explanation
The king who gives himself up to oppression and acts unjustly (towards his subjects) is more cruel than the man who leads the life of a murderer.

Tamil Transliteration
Kolaimerkon Taarir Kotidhe Alaimerkontu
Allavai Seydhozhukum Vendhu.