मालविकाग्निमित्र - सज्जन सङ्गः

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- मालविकाग्निमित्र

Even a fool can learn some thing (and attain greatness) if he spends some time with the virtuous wise men. Even muddy water becomes clear when it comes in contact with a particular fruit - Strychnos Potatorum (that acts like a coagulant).

- Malavikagnimitra