Kural - 570

Tyrants with fools their counsels share:
Earth can no heavier burthen bear

Explanation
The earth bears up no greater burden than ignorant men whom a cruel sceptre attaches to itself (as the ministers of its evil deeds).

Tamil Transliteration
Kallaarp Pinikkum Katungol Adhuvalladhu
Illai Nilakkup Porai.