Like an earthen pot, a bad man is easily broken, and cannot readily be restored to his former situation; but a virtuous man, like a vase of gold, is broken with difficulty, and easily repaired.

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

Like an earthen pot, a bad man is easily broken, and cannot readily be restored to his former situation; but a virtuous man, like a vase of gold, is broken with difficulty, and easily repaired.

Tradizione indiana · Hitopadesa · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 15

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

If the friendship of the good be interrupted, their minds admit of no long change; as when the stalks of a lotus are broken the filaments within them are more visibly cemented.

Tradizione indiana · Hitopadesa · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 116

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

A man eminent in learning has not even a little virtue if he fears to practise it. What precious things can be shown to a blind man when he holds a lamp in his hand?

Tradizione indiana · Hitopadesa · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 143

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

Good actions lead to success, as good medicines to a cure: a healthy man is joyful, and a diligent man attains learning; a just man gains the reward of his virtue.

Tradizione indiana · Hitopadesa · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 145

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

The man who listens not to the words of affectionate friends will give joy in the time of distress to his enemies.

Tradizione indiana · Hitopadesa · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 172