THE KURAL
636. What is there that is too subtle fo men who add knowledge of books unto natural intelligence ?
637. Even though thou art wise in thy knowledge of books, gather thou the wisdom of experience and act in accordance therewith.
638. The prince may be a fool and may thwart him at every step : but the duty of the Councillor is always to point to him what is just and proper.
639. Behold the minister that sitteth in the Council and plotteth the ruin of his prince: he is more dangerous than seven hundred million enemies.
640. The irresolute may even plan perfectly: but they will waver in the course of the execution and will never accomplish their designs.
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