The king should not, by his greediness, destroy his own foundations as well as those of others. He should always avoid those acts for which he may incur the hatred of his people. Indeed, by acting thus he may win popularity.
नोच्छिन्द्यादात्मानो मूलं परेषां चापि तृष्णया॥ ईहाद्वाराणि संस्थ्य राजा सम्प्रीतदर्शनः।