Kural - 680

The men of lesser realm, fearing the people's inward dread,
Accepting granted terms, to mightier ruler bow the head

Explanation
Ministers of small states, afraid of their people being frightened, will yield to and acknowledge their superior foes, if the latter offer them a chance of reconciliation.

Tamil Transliteration
Uraisiriyaar Ulnatungal Anjik Kuraiperin
Kolvar Periyaarp Panindhu.