THE KURAL
456. The pure of heart shall have a righteous progeny: and everything prospereth unto those that consort with good company.
457. Purity of heart is a treasure unto a man: and virtuous company bringeth him every glory.
458. Though themselves are endowed with every virtue, the wise looks upon the company of the pure as a tower of strength.
459. Virtue leadeth unto heaven : and the company of the good steadieth a man in the practice thereof.
460. There is no greater ally to a man than good company : and nothing injureth so much as evil company.
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