Kural - 633

A minister is he whose power can foes divide,
Attach more firmly friends, of severed ones can heal the breaches wide

Explanation
The minister is one who can effect discord (among foes), maintain the good-will of his friends and restore to friendship those who have seceded (from him).

Tamil Transliteration
Piriththalum Penik Kolalum Pirindhaarp
Poruththalum Valla Thamaichchu.