With knowledge, say, what other wealth

Can vie, which neither thieves by stealth

Can take, nor kinsmen make their prey,

Which, lavished, never wastes away.

Sanskrit.

509.

Women’s wealth is beauty, learning, that of men.

Burmese.

510.

Prosperity attends the lion-hearted man who exerts himself, while we say, destiny will ensure it. Laying aside destiny, show manly fortitude by thy own strength: if thou endeavour, and thy endeavours fail of success, what crime is there in failing?