oethe._

398.

Words of blame from those who are hostile to a great man cannot
injure him. The moon is not hurt when barked at by a dog.

_Arabic._

399.

The value of three things is justly appreciated by all classes of
men: youth, by the old; health, by the diseased; and wealth, by the
needy.

_Omar Khayyam._

400.

As one might nurse a tiny flame,
The able and far-seeing man,
E'en with the smallest capital,
Can raise himself to wealth.

_Buddhist._

401.

By a husband wealth is accumulated; by a wife is its preservation.

_Burmese._

402.

It is very hard for the mind to disengage itself from a subject on
which it has been long employed. The thoughts will be rising of
themselves from time to time, though we have given them no
encouragement, as the tossings and fluctuations of the sea continue
several hours after the winds are laid.

_Addison._

403.

Hypocrisy will serve as well
To propagate a church as zeal;
As persecution and promotion
Do equally advance devotion:
So round white stones will serve, they say,
As well as eggs, to make hens lay.

_Butler._

404.

Man differs from other animals particularly in this, that he is
imitative, and acquires his rudiments of knowledge in this way;
besides, the delight in imitation is universal.

_Aristotle._

405.

The hooting fowler seldom takes much game. When a man has a project
in his mind, digested and fixed by consideration, it is wise to keep
it secret till the time that his designs arrive at their despatch
and perfection. He is unwise who brags much either of what he will
do or what he shall have, for if what he speaks of fall not out
accordingly, instead of applause, a mock and scorn will follow him.

_Feltham._

406.

What is the most profitable? Fellowship with the good. What is the
worst thing in the world? The society of evil men. What is the
greatest loss? Failure in one's duty. Where is the greatest peace?
In truth and righteousness. Who is the hero? The man who subdues his
senses. Who i