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231. Though an intelligent man knows by himself also, yet he 

 peruses the text-book (composition) of a learned man. Though precious 

 metal is very fine, yet it has less price, till it has not been wrought up. 



232. Though there be many forests, yet very scarce is the spot, 

 where the Sandal-tree grows. Thus also, though there be many 

 learned men, yet elegant sayings seldom are to be found. 



233. Gold and silver are known when they have been melted. An 

 elephant's goodness will appear in the field of battle. A learned 

 man may be judged by his composition of elegant sayings. 



234. He that is acquainted with the manners of the world, will 

 exercise true religion. Therefore he that practises good morals, is 

 the living biography of a saint. 



Note. — The numbers omitted in this last enumeration have not 

 been translated now. The whole work consists of 454 Sldkas. 



