--_Hone._

2000

When you take out, and do not put in, expect to reach the bottom.

--_Modern Greek._

2001

EXPLANATION OF THE WATER-CURE.

About three-fourths of the weight of the human body consists of water;
and as it is constantly being thrown off by the skin, lungs, etc., it
requires to be continually renewed, and water is therefore an essential
alimentary principle, and more necessary to our existence than even
solid food.

--_Dr. Turnbull._

2002

I am glad to find your great wealth has not changed you. "Well,"
responded Mr. Preston, "it has changed me a trifle. I'm eccentric where
I used to be impolite, and delightfully sarcastic where I used to be
rude--so they tell me."

--_Detroit Tribune._

2003

Extreme wealth brings excessive care; for the average man a moderate
competence is best.

2004

Golden roofs break men's rest.

--_Seneca._

2005

Much on earth, little in heaven.

--_Spanish._

2006

Ability is the poor man's wealth.

--_Matthew Wren._

2007

Many a lout is wealthy, and a clever man, hard put to.

--_Spanish._

2008

It is some relief to weep; grief is satisfied and carried off by tears.

--_Ovid._

2009

To say you are welcome, would be superfluous.

--_Shakespeare._

2010

A warm welcome after all, is the best cheer.

2011

Who comes seldom is welcome.

--_Italian._

2012

You're as welcome as the flowers in May.

2013

Dig a well before you are thirsty. (Be prepared against contingencies.)

--_Chinese._

2014

A RECOMMENDATION.

The following verses were sent to a graduate of Wheaton Seminary of the
class of 1866 by John G. Whittier, on the receipt of two pairs of long
stockings, which the young woman had knit. She was a frequent visitor in
the Whittier home, and often assisted in the entertainment of guests of
honor. Mr. Whittier regarded the verses as doggerel,