Kural - 562

For length of days with still increasing joys on Heav'n who call,
Should raise the rod with brow severe, but let it gently fall

Explanation
Let the king, who desires that his prosperity may long remain, commence his preliminary enquires with strictness, and then punish with mildness.

Tamil Transliteration
Katidhochchi Mella Erika Netidhaakkam
Neengaamai Ventu Pavar.