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951. Rectitude and a sense of shame come by nature only to men who are born of a good family.

952. Men of family fall not from three things, namely, correct conduct, truth, and a sense of shame.

953. Four are the attributes of the true gentleman: a smiling face, a liberal hand, sweetness of speech, and condescension.

954. Men of family would not tarnish their name even for the sake of tens of millions.

955. Behold the men of ancient family : they give not up their liberality even when their means of munificence are diminished. 16