Maxim 76

  The first sovereign who laid stress on costume and wore rings on his

left hand was Jamshid; and being asked why he had adorned his left

whereas excellence resides in the right hand, he replied: 'The right

hand is fully ornamented by its own rectitude.'

        Feridun ordered Chinese embroiderers

        To write around the borders of his tent:

        'Keep the wicked well, O intelligent man,

        Because the good are in themselves great and fortunate.'