THE KURAL
706. Even as the crystal changeth and assumeth the colour of that which is near, even so doth the face alter and show that which overfloweth the heart.
707. What is there that is subtler than the face ? for whether the heart is angry or glad it is the face that expresseth it first.
708. If thou canst find a man that is able to read the inside of thy heart without words, it is enough that thou merely lookest towards him and thy wishes will be fulfilled.
709. If there are men who understand its moods and tricks, the eye alone will declare whether there is hatred in the heart or friendship.
710. The measuring rod of those that call themselves subtle is, when thou search for it, nought else but their eye.
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