The ignoble the noble fear
The mean hold them as kinsmen dear.
With soil changes water's taste
With mates changes the mental state.
Wisdom depends upon the mind
The worth of man upon his friend.
Wisdom seems to come from mind
But it truly flows from the kind.
Purity of the thought and deed
Comes from good company indeed.
Pure-hearted get good progeny
Pure friendship acts with victory.
Goodness of mind increases gain
Good friendship fosters fame again.
Men of wisdom, though good in mind
In friends of worth a new strength find.
Good mind decides the future bliss
Good company gains strength to this.
No help good company exceeds;
The bad to untold anguish leads.
AVOIDING MEAN COMPANY
