When counsel takes a resolve strong
Weak delay of action is wrong.
Delay such acts as need delay
Delay not acts that need display.
It's best to act when feasible
If not see what is possible.
Work or foe left unfinished
Flare up like fire unextinguished.
Money and means, time, place and deed
Decide these five and then proceed.
Weigh well the end, hindrance, profit
And then pursue a fitting act.
Know first the secret from experts
That is the way of fruitful acts.
Lure a tusker by a tusker
Achieve a deed by deed better.
Than doing good to friends it is
More urgent to befriend the foes.
Small statesmen fearing people's fear
Submit to foes superior.
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