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 516. Choose the expert and give him the work for which he is fit : see that the time is ripe for performance and then get him to begin it.

517. Determine first the capacity of the servant and the work for which he is fit : and then leave him in responsible charge of the same.

518. After thou hast decided that a man is fit for an office, make him worthy to fill it.

519. Behold the man who resenteth the friendly advances of the servant who is skilful at his work : Fortune will depart from him.

520. Let the prince oversee everything every day : for there will be nothing wrong with the country so long as there is nothing wrong with the officers of the State.

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