Abridges swiftly man’s career.
Ramāyāna.
288.
The good man shuns evil and follows good; he keeps secret that which ought to be hidden; he makes his virtues manifest to all; he does not forsake one in adversity; he gives in season: such are the marks of a worthy friend.
Bhartrihari.
289.
No one hath come into the world for a continuance save him who leaveth behind him a good name.*
Sa’dī.
* Cf. [29].