For gain of end desired just counsel nought avails To minister, when tact in execution fails. Those ministers who are destitute of (executive) ability will fail to carry out their projects, although they may have contrived aright.
(செயல்களை முடிக்கும்) திறன் இல்லாதவர், முன்னே முறையாக எண்ணி வைத்திருந்தும் (செய்யும்போது) குறையானவைகளையே செய்வர்.
Meaning in English
For gain of end desired just counsel nought avails To minister, when tact in execution fails. Those ministers who are destitute of (executive) ability will fail to carry out their projects, although they may have contrived aright.
Thirukkural 640 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (அமைச்சு). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.