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 716. A failure before men of understanding is like falling off from the way of righteousness.

717. The learning of the scholar shineth forth in all its brilliance only in an assembly of accomplished critics.

718. Delivering an address of good counsel to men of understanding is like watering the roots of living plants.

719. O ye that desire to delight the wise by your discourses! beware of addressing even by mistake an audience of fools.

720. A discourse spoken before the unworthy is like unto ambrosia spilled on filthy ground. Rh