Wise men should only be consulted and affairs should be transacted only through able officer. Diplomacy must be carried on through friendly persons. Fools must always be avoided.
मन्त्रयेत् सह विद्वद्भिः शक्तैः कर्माणि कारयेत्। स्निग्धैश्च नीतिविन्यासान् मूर्खान् सर्वत्र वर्जयेत्॥