The fool can never shine in the world by speaking out his own praise. The man, however, of real merit and learning acquires celebrity even if he be hidden in a pit.
न लोके दीप्यते मूर्खः केवलात्मप्रशंसया। अपि चापिहितः श्वभ्रे कृतविद्यः प्रकाशते॥