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To this the good their ears should lean,—
The verdict good "or "bad" is theirs;
For, in the fire the gold is seen,
If pure, or if some dross it bears.
(The Race of Raghu, Canto 1, v. 10.)

Because 'tis old, not all is full of merit;
Nor should a work, for newness, find reproval;
The good survey their choice, and then aver it;
The fool's wit follows other men's approval.
(Agnimitra and Malavika, Prol., v. 2.)

Out of courtesy to loving friends,
Or in high esteem a good thing taking,
Hear, O men, with ear that well attends,
This work of Kalidasa's making.
(Urvasi Won by Prowess, Prol., v. 2.)