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One should despise neither science nor art, saying to himself—"It is of little consequence:" even one learnt to perfection is a suitable means of livelihood.

There is not a gem in every rock nor pearl in every elephant, not sandal-wood in every forest, nor erudition in every place.

If it be known where a wise man, full of learning, is—one in search of knowledge should eagerly repair to that place.

Learning comes by degrees, wealth little by little, climbing a mountain is done gradually, love comes by degrees, anger little by little,—these five little by little.

General knowledge, the science of law, calculation,