431.

Who arrogance, and wrath, and littleness of low desire restrain,

To sure increase of lofty dignity attain.

432.

A niggard hand, o'erweening self-regard, and mirth

Unseemly, bring disgrace to men of kingly birth.

433.

Though small as millet-seed the fault men deem;

As palm-tree vast to those who fear disgrace 'twill seem.

434.

Freedom from faults is wealth; watch heedfully

'Gainst these, for fault is fatal enmity.

435.

His joy who guards not 'gainst the coming evil day,

Like straw before the fire shall swift consume away.

436.

Faultless the king who first his own faults cures, and then

Permits himself to scan the faults of other men.

437.

Who leaves undone what should be done, with niggard mind,

His wealth shall perish, leaving not a wrack behind.

438.

The greed of soul that avarice men call,

When faults are summed, is worst of all.

439.

Never indulge in self-complaisant mood,

Nor deed desire that yields no gain of good.

440.

If, to your foes unknown, you cherish what you love,

Counsels of men who wish you harm will harmless prove.