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Vetpana Solli Vinaiyila EgngnaandrumKetpinum Sollaa Vital

Speak pleasant things, but never utter idle word;Not though by monarch's ears with pleasure heard

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Ministers should (always) give agreeable advice but on no occasion recommend useless actions, though requested (to do so)