سندبادنامه 391

391.1

"So they turned away: one having lost his life, one at his last gasp, and one with his wits scattered."
And he said: "Whoever acts on the counsel of an ignorant simpleton and a negligent fool will never
attain any desire, nor will he become triumphant, victorious, delighted,
and rejoicing in any object or quest; nor can he hold the reins upon the steed of any hope. And for
this reason they have said: 'Associating with a fool is blameworthy, and sitting with an ignorant man is ill-omened.'