The minister who by looking (at the king) understands his mind without being told (of it), will be a perpetual ornament to the world which is surrounded by a never-drying sea.
ஒருவர் சொல்லாமலே அவருடைய முகத்தை நோக்கி அவர் கருதிய குறிப்பை அறிகின்றவன் எப்போதும் உலகத்திற்கு ஓர் அணிகலன் ஆவான்
Meaning in English
The minister who by looking (at the king) understands his mind without being told (of it), will be a perpetual ornament to the world which is surrounded by a never-drying sea.
Thirukkural 701 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (குறிப்பறிதல்). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.