136. Policy is a more noble conqueror than the sword. 137. Take heed unto the laws, and not unto demagogues, 138. Oppose not force to reason, nor reason to force. 139. Nor think thou with wind of airy threats to awe whom yet with deeds thou canst not. 140. With strength and counsel joined, think nothing hard. 141. The wife, when danger or dishonor lurks, safest and seemliest by her husband stays. 142. To know that which before us lies in daily life, is the prime wisdom, 143. Regard no man's opinion of what he does not understand. 144. Seek not temptation. 145. I know no spells, use no forbidden arts, my trust is in the living God. 146. Patiently resign what justly thou hast lost. 147. Judge not by pleasure what is best. 148. You see our danger on the utmost edge of hazard, which admits no long debate. 149. All things are best fulfilled in their due time. 150. The best soldiers come from the plough, 151. Tempt not the Lord thy God. 152. Use no art in friendship. 153. Aim at the highest. 154. Never deceive your physician, or your lawyer. 155. Be merry, but sin not. 156. Be slow in deliberation, but quick in execution. 157. Do as you would be done by. 158. In making innovations, the utility should be clear. 159. Attend sedulously, question clearly, answer coolly, and cease when you have nothing to say. 160. Seek-first the kingdom of God, and all things else shall be added unto you. MIND. 1. Genius is its own authority. 2. Actions express knowledge better than words. 3. An evil man seeketh after rebellion. 4. A flatterer is the shadow of a fool. 5. An affected traveller has taken pains to be ridiculous. 6. A kind word is better than a cruel gift. |