सूत्रम् शिरसि धार्यथे

गुणवज्जनसंसर्गात् याति नीचोपि गौरवम् ।

पुष्पमालाप्रसङ्गेन सूत्रम् शिरसि धार्यते ॥

When found among virtuous people, even the wicked get lot of respect. Just like a simple thread gets worn on the head when it is found with in the chain of flowers.