ANCIENT PROVERBS.
Silence is the fence around wisdom. Many a colt’s skin is fastened to the saddle its mother bears. Truth is heavy, therefore few care to carry it. He who is loved by man is loved by God. The cat and the rat make peace over a carcase. The soldiers fight and the kings are the heroes. Commit a sin twice and it will not seem te thee a crime. When thou art the only purchaser, then buy; when other buyers are present be thou nobody. The thief who finds no opportunity to steal considers himself an honest man. The best preacher is the heart; the best teacher is time; the best book is the world; the best friend is God. Rabbi Bleazar said: “ Charity is more than sacrifices.” Eabbi Jose said; “I never call my wife ‘ wife,’ but ‘ home,’ for she makes my home.” Remember that valuable as is the gift of speech, silence is often more valuable. Do not expect too much from others but forbear and forgive as you desire forbearance and forgiveness yourself. Beware of the first disagreement.
Learn to speak in a gentle tone o: voice.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1854, 16 February 1889, Page 3
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192ANCIENT PROVERBS. Temuka Leader, Issue 1854, 16 February 1889, Page 3
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