218.

Knowledge acquired by a man of low degree places him on a level with a prince, as a small river attains the irremeable ocean; and his fortune is then exalted.

Hitopadesa.

219.

An evil-minded man is quick to see

His neighbour’s faults, though small as mustard seed;

But when he turns his eyes towards his own,

Though large as bilva fruit, he none descries.

Mahābhārata.

220.