When he clearly begins to commit sin, the good notice his wickedness. Those, however, who are sinfully disposed contract friendship with him.
तस्याधर्मप्रवृत्तस्य दोषान पश्यन्ति साधवः॥ एकशीलाश्च मित्रत्वं भजन्ते पापकर्मिणः।