Trueisms.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4400, 20 April 1909, Page 3

Trueisms.

Politeness is one of the best investments knows. It pays enormous dividends. Fools have their uses now, as in ancient times ; but their poofessor carries few honours. • It is well to “hold hard” when writing letters Written words have double weight. S*The real wit has little to say, but makes that little tell. and flattery walk simperingly arm in arm, while Wisdom chuckles. The snob enthuses according to his host’s bank account, and his final reward is the doorThe young long to be happy ; the old wish to be wise The wisest are the least sure. The fool has no doubts. Castles in Spain would be delightful if one could only keep them from toppling over. —Minna Thomas Antrim.