Aristocrats

“An aristocrat is the best of bipeds, ^[1]

an ox is the best of quadrupeds, ^[2]

a maiden is the best of wives,

and a first-born the best of sons.”

“A Buddha is the best of bipeds,

a thoroughbred, the best of quadrupeds,

a good listener is the best of wives, ^[3]

and the best of sons is loyal.”