Skandapurana 1.4.43.127

1.4.43.127

tasmātprājñaiśca vṛddhaiśca śuddhabhāvaistapasvibhiḥ..
sadbhiśca saha saṃsargaḥ kāryaḥ śamaparāyaṇaiḥ.. 45.127 ..

Therefore, association should be made with the wise, the elderly, those of pure intent, ascetics, / and the virtuous who are devoted to tranquility;