Kural - 631

A minister is he who grasps, with wisdom large,
Means, time, work's mode, and functions rare he must discharge

Explanation
The minister is one who can make an excellent choice of means, time, manner of execution, and the difficult undertaking (itself).

Tamil Transliteration
Karuviyum Kaalamum Seykaiyum Seyyum
Aruvinaiyum Maantadhu Amaichchu.