THE KURAL
696. Take into thy consideration the humour of the prince and the season that is, and then speak the words that will please him.
697. Speak those things before the prince that are pleasant to him; but things that are unprofitable, speak not ever even if he demandeth.
698. Trifle not with the prince because he is young or because he is thy kinsman or connexion : but walk with awe before the light that is within him.
699. Behold the men whose vision is unconfused and clear: they never do things that displease the prince, saying, we are favoured of him.
700. The men that rely on their intimacy with the prince and do unworthy deeds will perish.
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