Thirukkural – 491
Don’t start any work (against a foe), don’t taunt – till
you’ve found the right place to encircle!
தொடங்கற்க எவ் வினையும்; எள்ளற்க-முற்றும்
இடம் கண்டபின் அல்லது!
When engaging an enemy you should lie low till you have found the right place to besiege and best him. Till that time you shouldn’t make the enemy know that you are preparing for war and do no mock / taunt the enemy. The right place decides the outcome of the battle.
Old Tamil Poetry 