वृत्तेन हि भवत्यार्यो न धनेन न विद्यया।
Hindi Meaning
मनुष्य अपने आचरण से ही श्रेष्ठ होता है, धन अथवा विद्या से नही |
English Meaning
A man is called as a gentleman by his behavior towards others, neither by wealth nor by his knowledge.
Complete Verse in Mahabharata
This verse was said by Kunti towards Lord Krishna, praising the qualities of Vidura.
तस्यां संसदि सर्वेषां क्षत्तारं पूजयाम्यहम् ।
वृत्तेन हि भवत्यार्यो न धनेन न विद्यया ।। – Mahabharata Udyog Parva – chapter 90 verse 53
Meaning
I give more respect to Vidura in the assembly of Kauravas ( because he openly opposed the sinful act toward Draupadi). A man is respected by his behavior, neither by wealth nor by his knowledge.
