Revenge.—The noblest revenge we can take upon our enemies is to do them a kindness, for to return matice for matice, and injury for injury, will afford but a temporary gratification to our evil passions. and our enemies will only ba rendered tlie more bitter I .igainst us But to Inke the first opportunely of showing tlicm how superior we aie to them by doing them a kindness, or by rendering them a service, the sling of reproach will enter deeply in their soul; and, while unto us it will be a noble retaliation, our triumph will not unfrequeutly be rendered complete, not only by blotting out the malice that had otherwise stood against us, but by bringing icpentant hearts to oiler theselves at the shrine of friendship. Great end or Knowledge.—Knowledge may insure us many worldly advantages, it_ ' may afford us much, very much gratification; 1 but its chief end is to make U3 happier, and better to do good to others, and lead us to God the fountain of all knowledge.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume 4, Issue 62, 8 May 1851, Page 4
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173Untitled Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume 4, Issue 62, 8 May 1851, Page 4
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