e foal of an ass."--That same donkey colt was so essential
to the transaction of that day, that the pageant could not have gone on
without it.

--_Rev. L. W. Irwin._

FOOTNOTES:

[1592:A] _Mark xi, 2v._

1593

Let those who propose, be willing to perform.

1594

As distant prospects please us, but when near,
We find but desert rocks, and fleeting air.

--_Sir Sam'l Garth._

1595

Now that I have a sheep and a cow, everybody bids me good morrow.

1596

Prosperity often creates selfishness.

--_Thos. D. Brown._

1597

Hard work is still, and always will be, the only road to prosperity.

1598

If you know how to spend less than you get, you have the philosopher's
stone.

1599

In ascending the hill of prosperity, may we never meet a friend.

1600

Prosperity makes friends;
Adversity tries them.

--_Publius Syrus._

1601

Prosperity makes some friends, and what is too true, many enemies.

1602

Prosperity in business is not always a sign or proof of the rectitude of
one's principles.

1603

It shows a weak mind not to bear prosperity as well as adversity, with
moderation.

1604

We are pleased with one who instantly assents to our opinions; but we
love a proselyte.

--_Sir. A. Helps._

1605

JAPANESE PROVERBS.

He who knows not, and knows that he knows not, is humble. Teach him.

* * * * *

He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep. Wake him.

* * * * *

He who knows, and knows that he knows, is a wise man. Follow him.

1606

Punctuality is one of the characteristics of politeness. He who does not
keep his appointments promptly, is hardly fit for the society of
gentlemen.

1607

Punctuality begets
Confidence
and Respect.

--_From the German._

1607a

PUNCTUALITY AS A VIRTUE.

It is neither polite nor honest to be behind hand when one can just as
easily be on time. An artist solicited and obtained permission to paint
a portrait of Queen Victoria. The hour and place for the important
undertaking were named. Promptly the queen was present; bu