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The "Nîti," in this world, is a man's substance, his father, his mother, his teacher, his friend: a person, therefore, knowing the "Nîti," is a wise man, both excellent and well-informed.

How can there be proficiency for one who is indolent, wealth for one without proficiency, friendship for one without wealth, happiness for the friendless, merit for the uhappy, and Nibbân for the unmeritorious person?

Wealth is not equal in value to learning. Thieves do not take away learning: it is friendship in this world, and the bearer of happiness in the next.

One should not despite a little; he should keep in his mind what has been acquired: drops of water in an ant-hill will fill it at length.