[145] And how, bhikkhus, is a true person (sappurisa) devoted to true persons (sappurisabhattī)? Here, bhikkhus, those ascetics and brahmins who possess faith (saddhā), who have a sense of shame (hiri), who have fear of wrongdoing (ottappa), who are of great learning, whose energy is aroused, whose mindfulness is established, and who possess wisdom — these are a true person's friends, these are his companions. Thus indeed, bhikkhus, is a true person devoted to true persons.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.