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A hero hates not even the foe,
whoes deadly bow is against him bent.
like the Sandal tree with fragrant scent
imbues the axe which lays it low.

narrow and large heartedness.

Small souls enquire "belongs this man to our race, or class, or clan?"
But large hearted men embrace As brothers all the human race.


Himself in men's esteem to raise
on others faults let no one dwell;
But rather let a man excel,
all other men in doing well,
And thus command the meed of praise.

Of worthless men in blind conceit,
their own superior merits vaunt
and better men with failings taunt
reproof themselves with scorn they meet.

By blameless acts alone the wise
Although they neer themselves exault
nor yet with other men find fault.
to high esteem and honour rise.

The odour sweet of virtuous deeds
tough voiceless far and wide will fly
To tell his presence in the sky
The noon day sun no herald needs.

By self applause a fool in vain
From others seeks renown to gain
a wise man's merit long concealed
At last are surely all revealed.