210.
He who has wealth has friends; he who has wealth has relations; he who has wealth is a hero among the people; he who has wealth is even a sage.
Hitopadesa.
211.
Like a beautiful flower, full of colour but without scent, are the fine but fruitless words of him who does not act accordingly.
Dhammapada.
212.
When men are doubtful of the true state of things, their wishes lead them to believe in what is most agreeable.
Arrianus.