Thirukkural 544

குடிதழீஇக் கோலோச்சும் மாநில மன்னன் அடிதழீஇ நிற்கும் உலகு.

Kudithazhīik kōlōccum mānila mannan Adithazhīi niṟkum ulaku.

The king who wields his scepter by grasping the root of his people / stands as one whom the world holds at his feet.