Happiness · 15:12

Indeed, he who moves in the company of fools grieves for longing. Association with fools is ever painful, like partnership with an enemy. But association with the wise is happy, like meeting one’s own kinsmen.

Whoever keeps company with fools grieves for a long time. Living with fools is painful, like sharing your life with an enemy; but the company of the wise is a joy, like being among your own kin.

Therefore, follow the Noble One, who is steadfast, wise, learned, dutiful and devout. One should follow only such a man, who is truly good and discerning, even as the moon follows the path of the stars.

So follow the one who is noble, steadfast, wise, learned, dutiful and devout, a person who is truly good and discerning, just as the moon follows the path of the stars.

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