Proverbs of Conduct
Do not carry too much sail. You will conquer more surely by prudence than by Never rake up old grievances. See at avoiding cinders you step not on burning Pardon others often; thyself never. coa j Don’t yoke the plough before the oxen. Do not look upon the vessel but upon that which it If you wish a thing done, go; if not, send. contains. Not many things imperfectly, but a few well. Never ask another to do what you are afraid to do Never neglect an opportunity for improvement. Tell nT all you know nor judge of all you see if you Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you, would live in peace. Tell no one what you would have known only to your- It is a thousand times easier to contract a new habit self. than to get rid of an old one.
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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20728, 11 February 1939, Page 15 (Supplement)
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148Proverbs of Conduct Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20728, 11 February 1939, Page 15 (Supplement)
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