Ambassador

Created by Jijith Nadumuri at 11 Oct 2011 11:49 and updated at 11 Oct 2011 11:49

TIRUKKURAL NOUN

tkl.2.2.05	Love (to his Sovereign), Knowledge (of his affairs), and a discriminating Power of Speech (before other Sovereigns) are the Three sine qua non qualifications of an Ambassador.
tkl.2.2.05	He is an Ambassador who (in the presence of foreign rulers) speaks briefly, avoids harshness, talks so as to make them smile, and thus brings good (to his own Sovereign).
tkl.2.2.05	He is an Ambassador who having studied (politics) talks impressively, is not afraid of angry looks, and knows (to employ) the art suited to the time.
tkl.2.2.05	He is the Ambassador who fearlessly seeks his Sovereign s good though it should cost him his life (to deliver his message).

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