306.

The good extend their loving care

To men, however mean or vile;

E’en base Chándálas’* dwellings share

Th’ impartial sunbeam’s silver smile.

Hitopadesa.

* Chándálas, or Pariahs, are the lowest, or of no caste.

307.

Let a man accept with confidence valuable knowledge even from a person of low degree, good instruction regarding duty even from a humble man, and a jewel of a wife even from an ignoble family.

Manu.