Thinkest thou the man whose mansions hold
The worldling's pomp, and miser's gold,
Obtains a richer prize
Than he, who, in his cot at rest,
Finds heavenly peace a willing guest,
And bears the promise in his breast
Of treasures in the skies?
--_Mrs. Sigourney._
471
Be discreet in all things, and so render it unnecessary to be mysterious
about anything.
--_Wellington._
472
Thy friend has a friend, and thy friend's friend has a friend;--be
discreet.
473
Woe unto him that increaseth that which is not his!
--_Habakkuk 2, 6v._
474
No man's disposition will alter, say what we may.
475
Shut not thy purse-strings always against distress.
--_Charles Lamb._
476
Thou, who feelest not for the distress of others,
Meritest not to be called by the name of man.
477
It is better occasionally to be deceived in people than for one to be
always distrustful.
478
God and the doctor we alike adore
In times of danger, only,--not before:
The danger past, both are alike requited;
God, is alas!--forgotten, and the doctor--slighted.
--_Anon._
479
Did you never observe that dogs have not the power of comparing? A dog
will take a small bit of meat as readily, when both are before him.
--_Dr. Sam'l Johnson._
480