507
Let every man sweep the snow from before his own doors, and not busy himself about the frost on his neighbour’s tiles.
Chinese.
508
With knowledge, say, what other wealth
Can vie, which neither thieves by stealth
Can take, nor kinsmen make their prey,
Which, lavished, never wastes away.
Sanskrit.
509
Women’s wealth is beauty, learning, that of men.
Burmese.
510
Prosperity attends the lion-hearted man who exerts himself, while we say, destiny will ensure it. Laying aside destiny, show manly fortitude by thy own strength: if thou endeavour, and thy endeavours fail of success, what crime is there in failing?
Hitopadesa.