குறள் 445
சூழ்வார்கண் ணாக ஒழுகலான் மன்னவன்
சூழ்வாரைக் சூழ்ந்து கொளல்.

Stanza 445
A king’s ministers are his eyes
To be chosen with care.

Meaning:
As the king must use his ministers as eyes (in managing his kingdom), let him well examine their character and qualifications before he engages them.

Transliteration
Soozhvaarkan Naaka Ozhukalaan Mannavan
Soozhvaaraik Soozhndhu Kolal.