Prokerbs Written by an Andent Brahmin.
The first step towards being wise is (*> know that tjapu art iepioraflt, and if thott wouldst not be esteemed foolish m the ju,dgmeut of others, cast off the folly of being wige m tbine pwn conceit; If thou belieye'a thing impossible,' thy . despondency shall make it so ; but lie thatperseyereth shall overcome all difficulties^ To be satisfied with little is the greatest wisdom, and he who iucreaseth his riches iucreaseth bis cares; but a contented mind is- a hidden treasure. La l>our not after riches flrst, arid think thou afterward will enjoy them. Ife who neglscteth the- present moment , throws . a way all that&ehath. When thoudoest good, do it because it is good, not because men' esteem' it 1 ; when thou a voidest evil, fled from it because it is evil, not jbepauge • men speak a gainst it. Be honest fo? the lpvp of honesty. Who js it that affirms tnpfct boldly $ Who is jJUfe^holds l his opinion most obstinately"? Even he who Hath moHfc if^bfaiice, for he also hath most pride. JJuiauteq ttjat ;'. which is honourable j 'do. that whio^is right, and the ap-plajiseofthineidwn-conscience.will be joy to tb«ee than the shouts of millions who k,now npt that : jthou destrveat them.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 115, 10 April 1884, Page 3
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207Prokerbs Written by an Andent Brahmin. Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 115, 10 April 1884, Page 3
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