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_Veritas vinci._--Truth will prevail over falsehood and rise to the
surface, as oil rises upon water.
To thwart a true passion is like obstructing the road to Heaven.
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In studying or discussing questions look them fairly in the face.
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The wise man will speedily rectify an error; but when was an ignorant
one ever known to acknowledge a blunder?
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You may be unfortunate and still keep your dignity. It is equally
possible to be poor but envied, and, seemingly, unhappy but really very
happy.
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Ambition is vanquished by honor and peace.
Cupid is attracted by your glowing beauty. No wonder, the boy being
blind and lightly dressed feels cold, and longs to be near the fire.
* * * * *
The loudest talker is not always the best reasoner.
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If you can save a certain sum of money, and wish to invest it well, buy
good books and learn.
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Be not always under the dominion of your own will, for it is the vice of
the ignorant and wicked, that they always presume upon their
infallibility.
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It is far better and holier to believe than to doubt.
Abhor all despotisms except that of the heart.
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No one can exactly know the sorrow of another, for no one can tell
exactly where and when your boot hurts your foot.
* * * * *
Idleness appears at first to be a friend, but soon ends by becoming a
tyrant.
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He who has made one basket can make a hundred.
* * * * *
The last monkey is the one most apt to be drowned.
* * * * *
Time never makes lawful what calumny invents.
For a hungry man it is hard to find too dry a crust.
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Make yourself of honey and you will be eaten by the flies.
* * * * *
Never be too sure of a pleasure in store for you, for the nectar which
you see in your glass may be spilled before your lips have touched it.
* * * * *
The «Operibus credere, et non verbis,» it is sometimes wise to remember.
* * * * *
What is the wheel work of society? Vanity. What is the history of the
world? «Vanitas, vanitatur et per omnia vanitas.»
Generosity never exists in the beggarly heart, though it often exists in
the beggar’s heart.
* * * * *
By an evil tongue more persons are injured than by the greatest
accident. An accident may occasionally injure many individuals, but an
evil tongue injures constantly.
* * * * *
Self loving is self poisoning.
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Beware of pride, my angel, lest you fall, for another angel fell by
pride.
* * * * *
From a beautiful pink blooming in a charming garden, the asp will
extract poison, while the industrious bee gather honey.
He strengthens himself who besides carrying his own duties and burdens
takes upon himself as many of the burdens of his friends as he can
support.
* * * * *
From such a tree, such wood, and from such wood such a chip.
* * * * *
Never receive hypocrisy as a companion, nor allow your tongue to
disguise your thoughts. Let your words always be the echoing chords to
the beating of your heart.
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If after having received favors, you avoid gratefulness, you are
positively more with Judas than with Christ. Nothing will relieve you of
the stain, but to repent and prove grateful to your friend.
Greater than all miseries together are the miseries of the heart.
* * * * *
Grows beautiful the rose, but soon after dies; the strong oak is
uprooted by the still stronger wind; a little flame reduces to ashes the
grandest temple. Every thing is brittle, as every one is mortal.
* * * * *
Said a Spanish boatman: «I can forgive anything for love, and so, I
suppose, can the ALMIGHTY.»
[Illustration: The End.]
From A. COTÉ & CO’S Steam Printing Establishment, Quebec.