The remarkable sayings, apothegms and maxims of the Eastern nations abstracted and translated out of their books written in the Arabian, Persian and Turkish language, with remarks / by Monsieur Galland ... translated out of French.

THE MAXIMS OF THE Eastern Nations.

THE Fear of God is the greatest of Perfections, and Vice the greatest of Imperfections.

The Fear of God purifies the Heart.

I fear God, and next unto God, I only fear those who do not fear him.

The Fear of God is the safest Harbour.

Piety is the greatest Wisdom, and Impiety the greatest of Follies.

The Worship we pay to God mortifies I ••ust.

In serving the Devil we run to Perdition; but in serving God we serve our selves.

We sin too much in sinning once, but a thou∣sand Acts of Worship are not sufficient to honour God as we ought to do.

Do not despise God in swearing by his Name, l••st he should despise you.

Whoever betrays his Religion for the sake of the World is miserably mistaken.

We cannot know our selves well unless we know our Creator.

He whose Lust prevails over his Reason, must Perish.

Did Man consider his End, and the transito∣riness of this Life, he would be str••••k with horror at his proceedings, and at the deceit of them.

Life is a dream out of which Death only a∣wakens us.

The Life of Man is a Road towards Death.

Men are more apt to follow the corrupted Manners of their Times, than the good Examples of their Forefathers.

Virtue, Science, and true Learning, are the main things which render us estimable.

Those are not Orphans who have lost their Father; but those who want Science and good Education.

Want of good sence is the worst degree of Poverty.

Nothing conceals a Man's want of sence bet∣ter than silence.

Sence is the richest of all Possessions.

We create many Friends by the mildness of our Conversation.

Vanity proceeds from want of Judgment.

Revenge does not argue greatness of Soul.

Science in a Child is a Diadem, and Wisdom a golden Collar.

Those are absolutely wretched who sink un∣der the weight of Misfortunes.

Those who love Virtue do not always practise it, and those who practise it, do not do it with all the Perfection that is necessary.

Clownishness and Incivility breed Discord, even among Relations.

The Heart of the Foolish is in his Mouth, and the Tongue of the Wise is in his Heart.

He that abandons himself heedlesly to his hopes, runs to his own ruine.

Envy has no rest.

When you receive favours do not make your self unworthy of them for want of Gratitude.

The desire of Vengeance is an invincible ob∣stacle to live happy and contented.

When you have an advantage over your Ene∣my, forgive him, to express your acknowledg∣ments to Heaven for that advantage.

You deprive your self of the Honour you receive by a Friend's Visit, in not receiving him kindly.

It is not safe to rely on the Word of a cross ill-natur'd Man.

When you are joyful, you need desire no o∣ther revenge on him who envies your happiness than the mortification he receives by it.

How advantageous is Science to him who pos∣sesses it, since it is of so great a value that it is not to be purchas'd by Money.

Three things sooner or later undo a Man; his Wife when another possesses her Heart, a Snake in his Bosom, and a heedless Friend.

Nothing obtains Pardon sooner than Repen∣tance.

'Tis a folly to appear before a Judge without being call'd; 'tis a greater yet to speak without being question'd; and that which is worse than either is to boast of being learn'd.

The most dangerous Illness is want of good sence.

Of all Vices, Vanity and Litigiousness are those which Men least correct themselves of.

Our discourse occasions the Good or Evil which happens to us.

It is not amiss to make Visits, but we must not do it so often, as to give those we visit cause to say, it is enough.

It is an affront to reprehend any body be∣fore Company.

Few words are a sign of perfect Wisdom.

Humility is a powerful means to obtain what we love.

The true Service of God in a Prince is to remain within his bounds, to maintain Treaties, to be contented with what he has, and patiently to suffer the privation of what he has not.

In obliging one to ask Pardon a second time, we remember that we have been abus'd.

A General who Acts is more necessary than a General who Speaks.

Nothing is so like Flowers planted on a Dunghil, as the Favours we bestow on Ignorant or mean Persons.

Whatever Community, Company, or Society you are in, never engage your self on any thing relating to Publick Affairs; seeing that if you succeed, the Company will attribute it to them∣selves, and if you have no success, every one will impute the fault to you.

When Men suffer Impatiently, Vexations and Troubles cause far more torment than when they suffer with Patience.

When the Soul is ready to take its flight, what matters it whether we dye upon the Throne or upon the Du••t?

The more our Enemies Malice is conceal'd, the more it behoves us to be diffident of it.

Take Example by those who have preceded you, and strive to do Good.

Be not negligent, and then others will not be negligent towards you.

Take and give with Equity.

We need not wonder that those, who desire and seek after things which are not proper for them, fall into unexpected Misfortunes.

Wealth remains no longer in the hands of Liberal Persons than Patience in the Heart of a Lover, and Water in a Sieve.

As soon as a Man delights in hearing Slanders, he is of the number of the Slanderers.

What Men suffer for this World covers the Heart with darkness; but what they suffer for the World to come fills it with light.

Fortune and Glory have so strict a relation together, that he who has no Fortune has no Glory.

The greatest Tranquility we can enjoy is that which we enjoy when we desire nothing.

Men seldom obtain what they desire, when they prosecute it with too much eagerness.

Why do you upbraid me with the Sin I have committed, since God forgives it me?

He who drives a Jest too far, never fails of being hated or despis'd.

The Man who truly deserves the Title of Man, is known by the following Marks. Whatever accident befals him he remains Immovable; he is humble in Greatness; he discovers no weak∣ness in occasions which require Courage; he aims at nothing but Honour and Reputation, and if he be not Learned, at least he is a Lover of Learning.

The Condition of him who obeys his Passi∣ons is worse than that of a miserable Slave.

The Conqueror must be satisfied with his Victory, and forgive the Vanquish'd.

We often labour hard to succeed in an Affair which creates nothing but Trouble in the sequel.

An Officer who has lost his Place, must behave himself as if he enjoy'd it still.

Those are free who desire nothing; but those are Slaves who rely on their Hopes.

Learn Sciences before you Marry.

The Council of the Wise stands in lieu of Predictions.

He who observes what passes in the World, takes Example by it, either to do good, or to avoid the defects he observes in it.

Tho' you had two hundred excellent Quali∣fications in you, they would prove useless, if Fortune be against you.

The most vexatious of all Affairs is to have Enmity.

Endeavour to get sincere Friends that you may live under the shadow of their Protection, they will add to your Joy in Prosperity, and will com∣fort you in Adversity.

We do not know what we do when our Heart is wounded.

Be sincere, tho' your sincerity were to cost your Life.

Men are Wise, proportionably to the good Education they have had.

Do not trust, you will live in Liberty.

Modesty forsakes us, as soon as we abandon our selves to unlawful Pleasures.

The Wise practice three things particularly: They forsake the World before the World for∣sakes

them. They build their Tombs before it is time to enter into them, and do all things in order to be agreeable to God before they come before him.

Whoever Commands those who are below him too Imperiously, often finds a Master who Commands him in the like manner.

Do not Sin, you will have the less Grief at the hour of your Death.

It is scarce impossible not to succeed in what we undertake, when we advise before hand.

Take care what Family you contract an Al∣liance with in marrying your Son, because the Root communicates its Illness to the Stem, and to the Branches.

Those who have a consideration for, and be∣have themselves justly towards every body, suc∣ceed in their Undertakings.

Greediness occasions Poverty; but those are Rich who desire nothing.

Too much Familiarity breeds detraction, and Friends are not far from Enmity when they censure all things.

Whoever entertains you with the faults of others, designs to serve you in the same kind.

The more Men hope, the less they obtain; because hope is often a means not to obtain what they expect.

Whoever pardons his Inferiors meets with Protection from those who are above him.

Always give a favourable construction to your Friends behaviour, until you find something to tire your Patience.

Observe your Friends, except those you are sure of; but you can never be sure of a Friend unless he has the fear of God before his Eyes.

Love your Friends with caution.

The most perfect Pleasures in the World are mix'd with Afflictions.

Whoever considers Consequences with too much attention, is not commonly a Man of Courage.

The World is a Hell for the Good, and a Paradise for the Wicked.

God's decrees render the finest Projects in the World useless.

Precautions are vain where God commands.

Never enquire into things which are to come; but inform your self of those which are past, in order to improve by them.

Gratuities shut the Mouth of those who have ill Intentions against us.

Wine, tho' never so violent, deprives us no more of Reason than an irregular Passion.

True Nobility consists in the Virtue, not the Number of our Fore-fathers.

The best Inclination proceeds from good Education.

It is better to Hammer Iron upon an Anvil than to stand Idle before a Prince.

Advise in your Affairs with those who fear God.

Nothing is more vexatious than Poverty. Nevertheless Dishonesty is worse yet, and there∣fore Wisdom is an inestimable Treasure.

Men never meet with ill success, when they are sensible what they are capable of.

Nothing induces Men more to shun us than the good Opinion we have of our selves.

The Miser has the Vexation to find his House a perfect solitude.

The more Men love to Jest, the more troubles they create to themselves.

Whoever has lost his Modesty has a dead Heart.

It is a piece of Imprudence to refuse the Fa∣vours which are offer'd us: We may chance to meet with a denial, when we stand most in need of them.

The Poor must learn Sciences to become Rich, and the Rich for an Ornament.

We must suit our selves to the Weakness of our Inferiors, to receive that Service from them which we stand in need of.

All prospers to him who avoids Covetousness, Anger, and Lust.

The Fool shews himself by his Discourse.

Whoever has forsaken all things to devote himself to a retir'd Life, must have no com∣plaisance for any one.

The Tongue of the Wise regulates it self ac∣cording to the motions of his Heart.

Do not return the Good that is done to you with Ingratitude.

In all other cases the Husband must appear a Child in respect to his Wife; but he must shew himself a Man when she desires what he has.

We discover our most secret thoughts by our Discourse, and by our Looks.

It is better to possess an Art fit to get our Livelyhood by, than to hold out our hand to beg for it.

The Miser runs directly into Poverty, he lives like a Beggar in this World; but he will be call'd to a Rich account in the day of Judg∣ment.

Those that are happy in their Riches are known by the care they take to return god thanks for them.

Integrity is paid by Integrity.

The greatest advantages we can procure to our Children, is to give them a good Edu∣cation.

Who can cure the Frensie of a Man that would be thought a Hero, and yet hurts no body?

Return good for Evil, and you will obtain the Victory.

We ought to look on him as our Brother, who relieves us with his Fortune, and not on him who is only related to us by Blood, and forsakes us.

The Friends of this Age are the Spies of our Actions.

Men have the advantage over Beasts by Speech; but Beasts are preferrable to Men, un∣less their Speech is attended with good sense.

Misfortunes must be conceal'd under the Veil of a gay and modest outside towards every body.

Patience overcomes all things.

The mildness which is most agreeable to God, is that of a Just Prince, who is easie of Ac∣cess; but the barbarity which is most odious to him, is that of a violent passionate Ruler.

The greatest Enemy we have is our Lust.

Good Actions are the blessing of our Life.

The greatest Misfortunes are occasion'd by the Tongue.

Whatever Nation a Man is born in, he is only estimable according to his Industry to re∣commend himself.

We must acquire that towards the end of our Life, which we have neglected at the begin∣ning.

He who has left the World, and still Courts the Rich, is still of the World.

A sign of Plenty is to have many Friends at our Table.

Do not constrain your Daughters to take de∣form'd Husbands; because they love what you love.

God bless him who discovers our Vices to us.

Three things ruin Men: Vanity, Covetous∣ness, and Lust.

The wisest Man is he who has most complai∣sance for others.

We may avoid the Punishments of Heaven by Repentance; but we cannot free our selves from the Tongues of Men.

The Body feeds on Meat, and the Soul on good Actions.

Do not put off the good Actions you may do to day, till to morrow.

Whoever does not know Evil, falls into Evil.

The goodness of a Discourse consists in brief∣ness.

The Company of good Men is a Treasure.

True Glory comes from God.

Two things are inseparable from Falshood, many Promises and many Excuses.

A sweet-temper'd affable Man stands in need of no Man's assistance.

Advise Relations and Friends to see and to visit each other; but never advise them to live near one another.

Fulsome nasty Discourse is less tolerable than sluttishness in Eating.

Cheats, Lyars, and all sorts of Persons who lead Irregular Lives, are drunk with the Pros∣perity which attends them in all things; but that Drunkenness is the just reward of their ill Actions.

Those who possess an Art possess a Trea∣sure.

Read Poetry, 'tis a sign of good Inclinations.

The best way to live in quiet is to keep a check over our Passions.

The truest Friend is he who puts us in the right way.

A Man's genius is known by Conversation.

A good Friend is known by his steadiness in keeping his Word.

The best Wife is she who Loves her Husband and gets many Children.

Increase your Children and your Family; you do not know that it is on their account you find wherewith to subsist.

The best remedy in all Afflictions is to sub∣mit to the Will of God.

A Man's Wit is known by his Words; and his Birth by his Actions.

It is vain to speak Truth where it produces no effect.

The best way always to be joyful and con∣tented, is to have many Friends.

Avoid the Friendship of a Fool. Tho' he de∣signs to serve you, he will prove hurtful to you.

The Miser has no more advantage by his Money than if he had Stones in his Coffers.

All the Felicity of Kings consists in admini∣string Justice.

We say, The Age is Corrupted. We speak improperly, 'tis not the Age, but the Men of the Age who are corrupted.

To commit one fault is too much, and it is not enough always to do our Duty.

Whoever is in necessity, resembles a Mad∣man, who has no other way to follow but that of his ill Fate.

The remembrance of having been young only creates regret.

Drunkenness is the Gate through which we pass towards forbidden things.

Nothing comforts more than the sight of a sincere Friend.

Tranquility and quiet are the sole comforts of Life.

We grieve for want of Riches, and we In∣tangle our selves in the love of them when we enjoy them.

Science is above whatever we think most sublime.

Business is troublesome; but Idleness is per∣nicious.

Birth is the harbinger of Death.

The good choice of a Friend shows the sense of him who makes it.

Friendship renews among Friends when ever they meet.

The comprehension of God consists in the difficulty of comprehending him.

'Tis better to apply our selves to imbellish our Soul than our Body.

Ill conduct must be look'd upon as a Preci∣pice out of which it is hard to escape.

Let your Heart be pure and clean before God. Be generally Civil towards all Men. Master

your Passions; be submissive to your Superiours, and bear their Imperfections. Advise with the Wise. Be mild towards your Enemies; re∣spectful towards the Learned; and silent before the Ignorant.

By the ill Conduct of Men it is easie to judge of what they conceal most.

New Troubles are always the most vexatious.

Complaints are the Weapons of the weak.

No ill accidents are to be fear'd with Pati∣ence; but no good can be expected with im∣patience.

Useless Discourses dishonour Wisdom.

Death is a Cup which all Men must Drink, and the Grave is a Gate through which they all must pass.

What precedes Death is more dreadful than Death it self; but Death is more tolerable than what follows it.

Affairs go ill when Wealth is possess'd by Men who cannot make a good use of it, when the Sword is in the hand of those who cannot wield it; and when those who are indued with Wisdom do not know how to improve it.

Avarice is the Punishment of the Rich.

A Rich Man who is Covetous is poorer than a poor Man who is Liberal.

Three things fall on the head of him who practises them: Injustice, Disingenuity, and Deceit.

One of the Laws of Friendship is to lay aside Ceremony.

Whoever walks uprightly can never stray.

Whoever Writes, and does not reflect on what he Writes, loses half his Life, like him who Reads and does not understand what he Reads.

Silence prevents Troubles.

It is strange that Men will Inhabit Sumptu∣ous Palaces, knowing that the Grave is their true abode.

We need not fear the attempts of the Wicked when we have good Friends.

The Ignorant conceals his Ignorance by si∣lence.

Whether you Pardon or Punish, use no vain Words, lest Men should not believe you when you Pardon, or fear you when you threaten.

The most grievous offence is that which proceeds from a Friend.

Do not threaten to chastise more rigorously than the Crime deserves. If you do it you will be unjust; and if you do it not you will be guilty of a Lye.

The worst of Crimes is to abandon Religion to follow the Vanity of the World.

You will not be expos'd to be reprehended by others, if you reprehend your self.

Happy is he who has Riches and puts them to a good use.

Do not affect to be losed when you promise.

We may say that Life is long when it is free from Vexation and Afflictions.

When Good offers it self to you embrace it; but reject Evil as soon as it appears to surprise you.

Whoever submits to the Will of his Enemy exposes himself to an inevitable ruine.

The Tyranny of Kings is more tolerable than the Insurrection of Subjects.

The Groans of the Oppressed are not useless.

The Life of a Tyrant is not lasting.

The length of discourse makes Men forget part of it; and yet it is contrary to the Inten∣tion of those who speak.

Memory is preferrable to a vast Library of Books.

Be Mild and Complaisant, and you will meet with an equal return.

It is no wonder that a Man should suffer, and yet be Patient; but we have reason to admire him who suffers, and blesses God for his Suf∣ferings.

Perfect Health is a Treasure.

Do not mix your Secret with those things you expose in Publick, you will find the benefit of it.

Conceal no circumstance from him you take advice from, for the evil it might occasion would lye at your own Door.

The Honours we acquire by Virtue, are infi∣nitely greater than those we derive from No∣bility.

We discover the greatness of our Birth, by the Elevation of our thoughts.

Ingrateful Men never profit by the Favours they receive.

The Ignorant easily take the first Places; but the Learned, who understand the Rules of Civi∣lity, never do it.

During the space of Time you enjoy in this World, you are on this side your last hour. Before that hour comes, imploy the Time you have to dispose of, to prevent what must befal you when it is expir'd, and do not stay till all manner of hope is taken from you, and till you are call'd to an account for the Ills you have done.

The Infirmity of Old Age is sufficient, with∣out adding any other Troubles to it.

According to the course of the World Life is a Misery without Wealth, and Science without Dignity is but a heap of coherent Discourses, which avail nothing.

The comfort of those who have receiv'd some sensible Affront, is that they are not to live to Eternity.

Whenever any great Wickednesses are com∣mitted in a Nation, God sends a general Afflicti∣on after them.

Nothing engages Hearts more than fair Words.

Old Age ought not to be reckon'd as a part of Life.

Do not magnifie your self. Where is the Glory of being created out of Dust, to be re∣duced to it again to become Worms Meat? To Live to day, and Die to morrow?

Dread the Prayers which those whom you Afflict send up to Heaven.

Have Patience, nothing can be done without Patience.

A Learned Monarch never repents his being so.

Mind what you say, and at what time.

The Reputation Men pretend to acquire by Insensibility, is a very ill one.

Whenever you ask Council, speak Truth, that the Council you receive may also be true.

In order to receive good Intelligence, allow every body a free entrance in your Army.

The greatest Enmity may be dissipated by an accomodation, excepting the enmity of envious Persons.

Men never repent holding their Tongues.

Men heap a Treasure of all sorts of Perfecti∣ons in the Company of Worthy Men.

Be not severe in Punishment. It is harsh, tho' never so mild. Neither use it frequently, you may compass your Ends by other means.

The best method to acquire Reputation is to weigh and regulate ones Words.

He who has no Wealth, has no Honour in the World, and he who has no Honour according to the World, has no Wealth.

Behave your self bravely in Fight, and be not disheartned, lest you also dishearten your Soldiers.

The true use of Wealth is to dispose generously of it.

The World and Paradise may be compar'd to two Women who have but one Husband, who loves the one more than the other.

The Friendship that is contracted with a Mad Man, involves Men into speedy Misfortunes.

It is better to be alone than in the Company of the Wicked.

Answer the Friendship of your Friends, and have the same regard for them they have for you.

A Miser who hoards his Money, is like a Man who has Bread before him, and yet Starves.

Make use of your Wealth to gain the good Will of all Men.

We are daily respected and honoured while Death is closer to us than the Seam of our Shoes.

We die in the mid'st of Pleasures and De∣bauches without knowing that we die.

People never abandon their Monarch, nor withdraw from their Allegiance without effusion of Blood.

The Wise can never be Poor.

Falshood is always attended with Dishonour.

A Lye which tends towards Peace is to be preferr'd to a Truth which occasions Sedition.

Whoever is absolutely wean'd from the World, is free from all Vexation.

No Man discovers his want of sence more than he who begins to speak, before he who speaks has done speaking.

There is no true Wealth without Virtue.

Whoever intrusts an affair of Consequence to one who is not capable to discharge that Trust, soon repents it, and shows the shallowness of his understanding to Men of good sence.

An Enemy may become a Friend by Gratifi∣cations, but the more we indulge our Passions, the more they rebel.

We acquire the good Will of our Neighbour by being kind to him.

Wise Men never give hopes to take them a∣way again.

Those who are of a generous Nature seldom have any thing to give, and those who are Rich are seldom Liberal.

He who would be thought Learned passes for an ignorant Person, before God and before Men.

He who designs to attain any perfection in Learning, must never suffer himself to be go∣vern'd or rul'd by Women.

Wealth is design'd to live more at ease, but we do not live to heap up Wealth.

We afflict the Poor in pardoning those who oppress them by Extortions.

Take heed of those you do not know.

Those who suffer themselves to be guided by their desires are commonly Poor.

The best way to succeed in our Projects, is to conceal our Secrets.

Two sorts of Men labour in vain, he who gets, and does not enjoy what he gets; and he who learns of a Master whose Actions are not an∣swerable to what he knows, nor yet to what he Teaches.

The Learned Man whose Manners are Viti∣ated, resembles the Blind who holds a Flambeau in his hand to light others, whilst he does not see himself.

The Trees we Plant yield us Fruit; but Men destroy those who have settled them in the World.

It is better to keep our Secrets to our selves than to confide them to others.

He who rails at other Mens Behaviours be∣fore you, uses you in the same manner before others.

The Learned know those who are Ignorant, because they have been Ignorant themselves; but an Ignorant Man can pass no Judgment on the Learned, because he has never been Learned.

He who flatters you, hates you in his Soul.

Kings stand more in need of the Counsel of the Wise, than the Wise stand in need of the Fa∣vour of Kings.

How should one rely on the Friendship of an ignorant Man, since he is an Enemy to him∣self?

Three things are not lasting in Nature: Riches without Trade, Science without Dispute, and a Kingdom without Severity.

Ill grounded Hopes are never lost till death.

We wrong the Good in pardoning the Wicked.

The more Experience we have, the Wiser we are.

The World would perish were all Men Lear∣ned.

Laziness and over-sleeping do not only divert us from the Service of God, but they also intro∣duce Poverty.

Excess and Vanity ruine the best Estates.

We must do Good▪ if we expect to receive any.

'Tis necessary to seek out a good Neighbour before we take a House; and a good Compani∣on, before we undertake a Journey.

Do not discover all your Secrets to your Friend, because he may become your Enemy. Neither do your Enemy all the harm you can, because he may become your Friend.

We must take as much care to blame our selves, as to blame others.

Anger begins with Folly, and ends with Re∣pentance.

He must needs be unhappy, who suffers his Reason to be sway'd by his Passions.

A wise Enemy is more estimable than a foolish Friend.

There is no Vertue like Prudence, no Morti∣fication equal to the Consequences of Vice; no Goodness like the Goodness of Manners, and no Riches equal to the Pleasure of being contented with what we have.

Whoever contracts a Friendship with his Friends Enemies, seeks an occasion to offend his Friends.

It is not necessary to venture our ••ife in Af∣fairs which may be accommodated by Money.

It is better to be Poor, than to get an Estate by indirect means.

It is not safe to follow the Counsel of an Ene∣my: Nevertheless, it is proper to hear it, in or∣der to do the contrary of what he says; and good Sense requires it.

Nothing is worse than a learned Man whose Science is useless.

Excessive Passion makes all Men fly you; and ill-tim'd Carresses make them disrespect you. Therefore you must not be too severe, lest they despise you; nor too kind, lest they insult over you.

Two sorts of Men are never satisfi'd; those who seek after Science, and those who hoard Money.

Strike the Serpent's Head with your Enemy's Hand, you can never fail of success one way or other: If your Enemy overcomes, the Serpent will be kill'd; and if the Serpent get the advan∣tage, your Enemy will no longer be in the World.

Never be the Harbinger of ill News to one who may be troubled thereat; leave that Task to another.

He who has no Education, is like a Body without a Soul.

Never accuse any one of Rebellion to the Prince, unless you are sure the Prince will cre∣dit you, otherwise you will ruine your self.

The Wise, tho' depriv'd of all Necessaries, are to be prefer'd to the Ignorant, who abound in all things.

The stupid or ignorant are full of themselves.

Whoever speaks too much is apt to Lye, or to say useless things.

Too much Precipitation is attended with Re∣pentance, and Patience with good Success.

Those are Rich who are satisfi'd with little.

Hearken to learn, and keep Silence for thy own preservation.

Men are divided into two Classis: The one find what they seek for, and yet are not con∣tented; the others seek and do not find.

Whoever advises a conceited Man, wants Counsel himself.

Every Man thinks he has more Wit than his Neighbour, and every Father fansies his Son sur∣passes all others in Comeliness.

Well govern'd Subjects are better than great Armies.

He declares himself guilty who justifies him∣self before he is accus'd.

Kings will admit no equals; the Envious have no rest; and Lyars act without any considera∣tion.

Beware of great Men whom you have laugh'd at, of a Fool when you have ralli'd him, of a wise Man when you have offended him, and of an ill Man when you have contracted a Friend∣ship with him.

All the World cannot satisfie a covetous Man; but, a sober Man only desires Bread to satisfie Nature.

The Devil has no Power over the Good, nor the Prince over the Mind of the Poor.

Three sorts of Men can get nothing that's good from three others: The Nobles from the Yeomen, the Good from the Bad, nor the Wise from the Ignorant.

The Affairs that are done by degrees, are soon ended.

A Man is known by his Tongue▪ as an ill 〈◊〉〈◊〉 is known by its lightness.

Whoever disputes with a wiser Man than himself to be thought Learned, shows himself an Ass at last.

A Man ought to possess Science to that de∣gree as to be able to show it at pleasure.

Prudence obliges to consider the end of all things.

The Service of Kings has a double Prospect, the hope of making ones Fortune, and the ••ear of lo••ing ones Life: but it does not consist with the Prudence of a wise Man to expose himself to such a ••ear, for such a hope.

There are three things which are only known on three occasions: Valour in War, a wise Man in his Passion▪ and a Friend in Adversity.

If any one begins to speak before you, do not interrupt him, tho' you know the thing better than he.

Do not publish the Vices of your Neighbour, because you defame him, and lessen your own Reputation.

He who cannot distinguish Good from Evil, must be rank'd among Beasts.

He who t••aches Science▪ and does not practise what he teaches, is like him who ploughs▪ and does no•• sow.

It ••s possible to discover a Mans acquir'd Parts in one Day; but do not trust him as to what relates to his Morals; because the wicked∣ness of his Soul is not to be discover'd in many Years.

A weakly Man who undertakes to sight with one who is stronger than himself, enables his E∣nemy to destroy him.

Whoever does not hearken to good Advice, must expect to be reprehended.

Science is increas'd by Experience, and Lyes are augmented by believing them too easily.

The wise Man who holds his Tongue, says more than the Fool who speaks.

Wisdom only appears by the opposition of Fol∣ly and of Stupidity.

We are Slaves to a publish'd Secret; but, a Secret is our Slave as long as we conceal it.

Apply your self to the search of Science, from your Candle to your Death.

The wise Man who happens to be among Fools, must expect no honour from them.

Nothing is more difficult than to know ones self.

It is no wonder if the Ignorant sometimes get the better of wise Men by their Prattle. Em∣rod wears out precious Stones.

The Understanding that is offuscated by Lust, may be compar'd to a Husband who is govern'd by his Wife.

The Wise must not easily excuse the Levities of the common People; because they prove ill for both. The Authority of the Wise is lessen'd by it, and the common People are thereby con∣firm'd in their Disorders.

Whoever praises ill Actions, is apt to commi•• them.

The love of the World and of Riches, is the source of all Evils.

Heaven has granted all Men wherewith to live; but, on condition that they shall work to get it.

Shame hinders us from obtaining what we de∣sire.

We forget the Name of him whose Bread we have not eaten while he was alive.

In an ill Year, we must never ask the Poor how it fares with them, unless we design to re∣lieve them.

The best Conduct in great Assemblies is to say nothing against any ones Sentiments.

The Good are joyful in the midst of their Po∣verty, and the Wicked are sad in the midst of their abundance.

A senseless Man is known by six different Marks; First, In being angry without a cause. Secondly, In saying things which signifie no∣thing. Thirdly, In trusting all sorts of Men. Fourthly, In changing when he has no reason to change. Fifthly, In being troubled at what does not concern him. And Lastly, In not being able to distinguish a Friend from an Enemy.

The School-Boy who learns against his will, is like a Lover who has no Money: The Travel∣ler who wants good Sense, like a Bird without Wings: A learned Man who does not practise what he knows, like a Tree without Fruit: And a Priest without Learning, like a House without a Door.

It does not suit with good Sense to take a doubtful Remedy; nor to travel without a Ca∣ravan in an unknown Country.

True Riches consist in being contented with what one has; and the worst part of Poverty, is not to bear it with Patience.

We vainly expect five things, from five dif∣ferent sorts of Men: A Present from the Poor, Service from the Negligent, Success from an Enemy, Advice from the Envious, and true Love from a Woman.

We ruine our selves two different ways; by excessive Wealth, and by a great itch of Talk∣ing.

Be not over pressing to inform your self of what you may know at some time or other of your self; because it prejudices the good Opini∣on Men have of you.

He is no Man who suffers himself to be go∣vern'd by Anger.

Suit your Words to the Capacity of those yo•• speak to.

Those are Rich who are contented with what God allows them.

A little Beauty is preferrable to a great deal of Wealth.

Whoever frequents the Wicked, wrongs his Reputation, tho' he be not yet corrupted by their Company. It is with him as with one who frequents Taverns; no Body says that he prays there; but, that he drinks Wine.

Moderation must be consider'd like a Tree; the Root of which is to be contented; and the Fruit, to be at rest.

The Poor whose end is happy, is preferrable to a King whose end proves unfortunate.

A wise Man ought never to reprehend a Fault he is apt to commit himself.

Heaven gives Rain to Earth; but, in return, Earth only sends up Dust to Heaven: 'Tis be∣cause a Vessel can yield no more than it con∣tains.

The Pleasure of this World consists in having Necessaries, and not Supe••fluities.

Those who are too much delighted with the World fall into Evil.

Friendship increases in visiting Friends; but, in visiting them seldom.

None are fit to Counsel Kings, but such as are not afraid of losing their life, and who expect nothing from them.

He wrongs himself most who is submissive to him who has no regard for him, and who main∣tains a Friendship which is of no use to him.

Do not suffer those to pass before you who do not know your Merit.

He who will not for a while patiently suffer the trouble of Learning, remains long in the ob∣scurity of Ignorance.

Man is the noblest of all Creatures, and the Dog the most despicable: Nevertheless it must be granted that a grateful Dog is more estima∣ble than an ingrateful Man.

Noble Men who are easie of Access derive a double advantage by it; the one, in that it sets off their Nobility; and the other, in that they are the more respected for it.

He who obeys his Passions is capable of no∣thing, and for that reason he is not fit to Com∣mand.

Perfection consists in three things: In being observant in the Religion we profess, in being pa∣tient under Afflictions, and in behaving our selves Prudently.

Since the World is but a Passage, it behoves us at least to endeavour to leave a good Reputa∣tion behind us.

A Camel is so gentle, that a Child may lead him an hundred Miles by a Halter. Neverthe∣less, if the Child leads him through a dangerous way, he resists and obeys no longer. This shows that we must reject Mildness when Severity is ne∣cessary.

A Prince without Justice, is like a River with∣out Water.

As Meat is useless to a sick Man; so all Ad∣vertisements, all Counsels and Preachings are vain to him who is blinded with worldly Love.

Three sorts of Persons discover in three dif∣ferent occasions what they are, and what they are capable of: Men of Courage, in Combats; honest Men, in returning what has been confided into ••heir Hands; and Friends, in times of Ad∣ver••••••y and ill Fortune.

Falshood is like a Wound which leaves a Scar. A•••• ••yar is not credited, even when he speaks Truth; as it happen'd to Joseph's Brothers.

A learned Man, who do's not practise what he knows, is like a Cloud which yields no Rain.

Tho' we have a thousand Friends, we still lack more; but one Enemy is too much.

Science removes Ignorance, but it does not correct ill Nature.

The more an Enemy appears submissive, flat∣tering and complaisant, the more a good Politi∣cian ought to mistrust him.

'Tis dangerous to speak, when we should hold our Tongues; and to be silent, when we ought to speak.

A Man may chance to kill a hundred other Men with his Sword; but, by his Prudence he may destroy a whole Army.

A rich Man without Liberality, is like a Tree without Fruit.

Provided you are not tired with seeking, you will find what you seek at last.

If you cannot keep your own Secret; what reason have you to complain that he to whom you have reveal'd it does publish it?

The Poor Man who has no Patience, is like a Lamp without Oil.

Tho' Patience is bitter, the Fruit of it is sweet.

He who to show his Eloquence and Wit, chances to say more than he is capable to do, soon re∣pents his Imprudence.

The Administration of the Affairs of Kings, may be compar'd to Sea Voyages, in which some get, some lose, some heap up Treasures, and some lose their Lives.

A Woman without Vertue, is like unseason'd Meat.

He that is voluntarily Poor, possesses nothing, and nothing possesses him.

A Brother who promotes his own Interest to the prejudice of his Brother, is neither a Brother nor a Relation.

One Day of a learned Man, is more precious than the whole Life of an ignorant Person.

'Tis less grievous to die in Want, than to de∣clare ones Poverty.

'Tis better to die honourably, than to live mi∣serably.

The Wicked ought to be reputed as dead e∣ven while they are living; but, the just Man lives even among the dead.

A cruel King must not expect to Reign long; a proud Man to be prais'd; an ill Ma•• to have many Friends; a covetous Man to be thought honest and good natur'd; and a self-interested Man to be reputed just and equitable.

You must never discover your Aversion to those who envy you, nor to your Enemies.

The Friendship of great Men, hot Weather in Winter, the fair Words of Ladies, and the joy of Enemies, are four things we must never trust to.

We must never undertake any thing, without having first examin'd it.

The Heart of a Person who has no dependence, ought to be the Grave of the Secret he is in∣trusted with.

You ought never to converse nor keep com∣pany with Fools; because they are asham'd of nothing.

Whoever possesses an Art, may call himself a great Man.

Envy is as inseparable from Envy, as Fire and Smoak are inseparable from one another.

If a good Counsel does not succeed at one time, it will succeed at another.

The Country in which a Man has no Friends is an ill Country.

Envy is a Fire which kind••es in an instant, and which equally burns both green and dry. It is a Torrent which sweeps away Cottages and Palaces.

Great and small are often banish'd from Home for one Fault committed by one only Man in a whole Nation.

Honours, Employments, and Dignities, do not reward us for the Trouble we are at to obtain them.

A Slave often deserves more esteem than a Gentleman.

At certain times a Book stands in stead of good Company.

A solitary life often proves the life of M•••• who neither can or will do any thing.

The Day we pass without doing some good Action, must not be numbred among the Days of our Life, no more than the Day in which we learn nothing.

Mediocrity is the Rule of all Affairs, and of all Enterprises.

Without Complaisance it is impossible to a∣void Trouble, even among Friends and Relati∣ons.

A great Monarch's chief Object ought to be good Reputation; seeing that of all the Gran∣deurs and Hurry of the World, 'tis the only thing which remains after him.

Never put off what you are to do to Day till to Morrow.

The Mark of a great Soul, is to pity an Ene∣my in distress.

Liberality is so agreeable to God, that it dis∣arms his Wrath, and induces him to shew Mercy.

A small Estate well manag'd lasts long; and great Treasures are soon wasted when in lavish Hands.

Never leave an old Friend for a new Acquain∣tance, or you will repent it.

Whoever does Good never loses his Reward. A good Action is never lost either before God or Man.

Those who are in Health, have Bread, and a dwelling Place, ought never to put themselves to Service, nor to Travel.

When you respect brave and valiant Men, they are wholly yours: But when you have the same regard for Cowards, they hate you, and become the more insolent.

Grediness leads to Infinity, the safest way is to fix our selves. Those who do not fix them∣selves are never rich.

A little Friendship well plac'd, is better than a great Friendship contracted without Considera∣tion.

There are but two ways to get out of great Troubles, constant Steadiness, or Flight.

A Monarch who abandons himself wholly to Divertisements, makes his Life the first Life in the World in relation to Pleasures; but, in or∣der to perform his Duty, he must be in his King∣dom, like the Rose in the middle of a Garden where it lies on Thorns.

You must not despise Men because they are creeping and ill-habited. The Bee is a disagree∣able Insect to the ••ight; nevertheless, its Hive produces abundance of Honey.

Great Honours exalt a Man who is well born; but, they lower an ignorant Man.

Subjects injoy Peace and Tranquility when they are govern'd by Princes who do not lay their Heads on the Pillow to take rest. The Mo∣narch who allows himself none, procureth it to others.

It is necessary to compare our Sentiments with the Sentiments of a Second, because two Heads are better than one.

We should not rejoyce at the Death of an E∣nemy. Our Life will not last Eternally.

We must act in order to avoid Laziness; we must also attribute to God whatever we acquire by Labour, otherwise we live in a continual and condemnable Idleness.

The Trips of the Tongue do more harm than a false Step. The Head pays the forfeit of

the Tongue, but we are not so apt to stumble in walking warily.

The best of Men is he who does good to Men.

'Tis very difficult to make him Learned who knows nothing; because his Ignorance per∣swades him, that he is wiser than he who pre∣tends to Teach him.

The major part of your Friends court you to share your Fortune, but as soon as your Estate diminishes they forsake you.

One Suit of Cloaths, one House, and Pro∣vision for one day is sufficient. If we die at Noon, one half of the last is superfluous.

The Miser is an object of Malediction, as well in relation to the World, as in respect to Religion, and an Enemy to all the Poor.

You had better do Good and be railed at, than to be Wicked and be well spoken of.

Bear the attempts of those who envy you with Patience; your moderation will drive them to despair, and you will see them all perish in time.

Self-interested Friends are like the Dogs in publick Places, who love the Bones better than those from whom they receive them.

When you are in Prosperity, take care to maintain your self therein; for you may chance to deprive your self of it by your own Folly.

Neither Birth nor Valour are required to ob∣tain great Places, but Vivacity and force of Wit. Men of sence may aspire to any thing.

The advantage an honest Gentleman ought to aspire to at Court is, if possible, to obtain a higher Dignity than that he is already possess'd of, to be able to serve his Friends, and to hin∣der his Enemies by his Authority from being able to hurt him.

In order to live well, we must die to the Af∣fections of the Senses, and of all things that have a dependance on them.

A Thousand Years of delight do not deserve the venturing of one moment of our Life to en∣joy them.

The violent desire of living plentifully and without venturing any thing, is the forerunner of a despicable and ignominious Life.

We propose to behave our selves well when we are Ill; and we are no sooner in Health again, but we relapse into new Debauches. We place our hopes in God in our fears, and we offend him as soon as we are well again. That shews that there are no pure and sincere Actions.

In all Enterprises we must consider the end as well as the beginning.

You only receive proportionably as you give.

He who would advance himself at Court, must observe five things. The first is to correct the tendency he may have to Passion, by mild∣ness and complaisance: The second, not to suf∣fer himself to be seduced by the Devil of Pride: The third, to avoid being Vanquish'd by In∣terest: The fourth, to be sincere and upright in the Administration of the Affairs that are committed to his Care: And the fifth, not to be shaken by any Casualties whatever.

The Service of Kings is a vast Sea in which Merchants Sail; some are ruin'd by it, and others get great Estates.

Avoid him who does not know what he is capable of, who is obstinate in Enterprises that are above his reach, and who suffers himself to be guided by his Passions. He will have one days Satisfaction, and many years Repentance.

Affairs are govern'd by the Wise while they go well; but the Wicked take the management of them as soon as they abandon them.

Fear him who fears you.

You must do nothing without design.

Prudence is one half of our Life.

Men must be submissive in asking, in order to be rais'd in obtaining their desire.

The Familiarity of great Men is dangerous, 'tis a Fire which often scorches.

Avoid the Familiarity of Kings, with as much care as you would keep dry Wood from Fire.

A wicked Woman in an honest Man's House is a Hell for him in this World.

The beginning of Joy is the immediate con∣sequence of Patience.

Those who do not combat, fear danger, and never reach Glory.

We acquire Riches with Patience, and we are secur'd from dangers by silence.

It is the interest of Kings to court and to fa∣vour Men of Merit, because they receive Ser∣vices from them proportionable to the favours they bestow upon them to that end.

We cannot say that the Miser possesses his Wealth, tho' he places his felicity in it.

The thoughts of Evil proceed from Idleness.

Value your self upon your Vertue, and not upon the Antiquity of your Family. Do not produce a living Creature by a dead one; and do not give a dead Creature for a living one.

Never speak ill of the Dead, to the end that the good you do may live in the memory of good Men.

To imploy your Wealth well, is better than to encrease it.

Kings and Subjects are equally unhappy, where Men of Merit are despis'd, and where ig∣norant Persons enjoy the best Places.

The best way not to be abus'd by the Wicked, is to be complaisant towards them.

That Wealth which is not imploy'd towards the sustenance of Life, is useless.

'Tis worse to return Evil for Evil, than to be the Aggressor.

Men do not obtain whatever they desire

Answer those who question you, in such a manner that they may have no reason to take Offence.

The only way to punish the Envious, is to load them with Favours.

Those who assist you in necessity are your Brothers and your Friends.

Prudence suffers between Impossibility and Irresolution.

We best express our gratitude towards God for the Wealth he bestows on us, in disposing of it generously.

Contract no Friendship with any unless they are free from Passion.

When you speak, express your self so that your words may not want an Explanation.

The most precious Acquisition is that of a faithful Friend.

Never trust appearances, whatever noise a Drum makes 'tis only fill'd with Air.

Have a good Conscience; but be diffident, lest you be surpris'd or deceiv'd.

Whether you do Good or Evil, nothing re∣mains unpunish'd or unrewarded.

Good success in Affairs, even in the most dan∣gerous occasions, depends neither on Force, nor

on the assistance we receive from abroad, but on Prudence and good Conduct.

Wisdom is preferrable to Force, because it executes things which Force cannot perform.

A Wise Man, by his words, does things which an hundred Armies joyn'd together could never execute.

Happy is he who corrects his faults by the faults of others.

Favours are not a sufficient reward for the low things a Man must do to obtain them.

Men should never speak before they have con∣sidered what they are to say, nor do any thing without Reason.

Those who expect to meet advantages in Troubles and Seditions, never fail to promote them.

The best Friends of this Age are those who mind our Faults.

We shall never have Friends, if we expect to have them without faults.

When a Minister who is Invested with an ab∣solute Power, is equally an Arbitrator of secret Affairs, and of the general affairs of the State, 'tis a Miracle if he does not aspire to Sovereign Power, and if he does not destroy him who stands in his way.

The repose of the Soul consists in not hoping for any thing.

Men need not fear on that side which they are diffident of; but on that side on which they think themselves secure.

A Learned Imprudent Man is a burthen to every body.

An ill constitution can never be turn'd into perfect Health; neither can corrupted Manners

be turn'd into such as are laudable and irre∣proachable.

Those who are virtuous are esteem'd and re∣spected in all Places, the Ignorant are strangers in their own Country.

Whoever applies himself wholly to learn Sciences, puts himself in a way to possess all sorts of Goods.

Give your Children a good Education, 'tis the best thing you can do for them.

He who does not succeed in the Execution of the Orders which have been given him, because he was supposed capable to perform them, ought to be excus'd; for it is very likely that he has omitted no cares in order thereunto.

Those who regard and respect the Wicked, cultivate a Thorn and breed a Serpent in their Bosom.

Be kind to the Wicked and you will make them grow honest.

True Wealth consists in Virtue, and not in the Possession of a great Estate, and Wisdom is found in the Understanding, and not in Years.

A Servant who is inclin'd to Evil, never leaves the World without paying his Master with In∣gratitude.

Kings are only Kings because they have Men, and Men cannot live happy without a King.

Why do you who have great Imployments and Dignities, rely upon others for what you ought to do your self? Why do you lay the blame of the faults you commit, upon others?

Every Action requires a particular Genius.

Riches increase according as they are distri∣buted to the Poor.

Too much Reputation is often prejudicial.

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Men are not despicable for being poor. A Lyon in Chains is never the less Valiant for it.

A single Man cannot resist many. A Fly overthrows an Elephant, notwithstanding his monstrous bulk, and all his strength; and many Ants together put a Lyon to a strange loss, when they assault him.

Good Actions make Life happy.

Whoever gives Council, does all he has to do; let him who receives it, take care to put it in execution.

Riches and Children occasion nothing but Misfortunes.

A Sovereign must be reduc'd to great streights before he destroys the Work of his own hands, in putting a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 out of favour.

A young 〈◊〉〈◊〉 who has the Wisdom of an old Man, is 〈◊〉〈◊〉 upon as an old Man among the Wise.

A Just P••••nce is the Image and Shadow of God on Earth.

The Service of great Men is like the Sea, the more Men are engag'd in it, the more risque they run.

Truth is bitter and hard to be understood.

We can never obtain the Possession of all, but by an absolute renunciation of all things.

Virtue appears no sooner, but Vice insults over it with Insolence.

Man has no greater Enemy than his Belly.

The Life of this World is Childrens Play.

We cannot say that we have maturely consi∣der'd what we do, when the end does not an∣swer our expectation.

That Friend we have least reason to value, is he we must express most regard for.

To the end that what you wish for may prove advantageous to you, never wish any thing but what is proper for you.

Raillery is look'd upon as an accomplish∣ment among Debauchees; but that Liberty is unseemly among those who profess Wisdom.

Covetousness is a very dangerous Distemper, it attacks the Soul and Heart; and it is so per∣nicious, that all Men avoid those who are tain∣ted with it.

The worst of Men are those who will not forgive.

Some pretend that it is impossible to avoid our Fate; but it is good to do nothing without precaution.

You make a double Present, when you do it with a chearful Countenance.

Nobility is not perfect unless it be attended with good Actions.

Detraction and Calumny never quit their hold, until they have annihilated the Innocent they have once attack'd.

Mind those things at the latter end of your Life, which you have neglected at the beginning.

It is safer to rely on the Promises of honest Men, than on the Debts of bad Pay-Masters.

That Minister is guilty of a Crime, and of Rebellion, who perswades a King to break his Word.

Justice does more good than great Armies, and defends more securely than the best fortify'd Citadels.

Self-interested Friends are like Curs, who are good for nothing but to be about a Table.

Never frequent those who do not know your Worth.

Respect is the Tye of Friendship.

Consider your Condition, and leave Playing and Jesting to young People.

Anger is sooner appeas'd by Mildness than by Roughness. Fire is sooner quench'd by Water than by Fire. Fire would only serve to in∣crease it.

These five things are the most useless things in the World: A Flambeau at Noon-day; a beau∣tiful Face before a blind Man; abundance of Rain in a Desart, and in a barren Heath; a great Feast to Men who have no Stomach; and Truth with Science propos'd to an ignorant Per∣son.

The Wise are only to give their Advice: They are not to answer for the execution; it is the part of those who consult them, if they have good Sense.

Men become Venerable, and challenge Respect in abstaining from Wiles and Tricks.

Four things rejoyce the Sight particularly: A Meadow enamell'd with Flowers, a purling Stream, pure Wine, and the presence of Friends.

Science and Learning without Practice, is like Wax without Honey, like Words without Deeds, and like a Tree without Branches, which is on∣ly fit to be thrown into the Fire.

Do not frequent the Fool who thinks himself Learned.

Whoever is in Favour with the Prince, does all the Mischief he pleases, and yet is applau∣ded.

Speak Truth, tho' you know 'tis odious.

The Number of Guests at Table, is the Bles∣sing of the House.

Five things are useless unless they are attended each with another: Words without Deeds, Wealth without Occonomy, Science without good Man∣ners, Alms without Intention and out of Season, and Life without Health.

If you would keep your Secret from your E∣nemy, do not reveal it to your Friend.

Avarice, Lust, and Self-Love, are three things which shorten Life.

The Noble-Man who lives without Honour, must not be deem'd among the Living.

If you design to live without disquiet in great Places, do Actions worthy of your Character.

When Subjects are abus'd by Inferiour Offi∣cers, and cannot make Remonstrances to the Prince, because the over-great Authority of the Minister awes them; their Fate is like that of a Man, who being press'd by drought, goes down to the Nile to drink, and there perceives a Crocodile, the sight of which will not permit him to take Water.

The Grave alone can extinguish Lust.

It is better to starve, than to wrong the Poor.

Meat is the Nutriment of the Body, but Con∣versation is the Food of the Soul.

Those who are guilty of the most enormous Crimes, are in some measure more tolerable than a proud Beggar.

Lyes last but a moment; but Truth will en∣dure for ever.

Princes are like Beauties; the more Lovers a beautiful Lady has, the greater is her Glory. So the more numerous a Prince's Court is, the more the Prince is esteem'd and respected.

Nothing can reflect more on any Man, than to affirm a thing which is publickly known to be false.

The basest thing in Nature, is to have the Power to do good, and not to do it.

Good Manners ought to be the Ornament of Men, and Gold the Ornament of Women.

If any Man reprehends you for your Faults, be not angry at him, but act the things he tells you.

Science is prejudicial to him who possesses it, when it is not accompany'd with Wisdom and good Conduct.

Poison'd Victuals are preferrable to dangerous Discourses.

If you design not to be an ill Friend, be not of a revengeful Temper.

There are six things on which we ought never to ground our Hopes: The Shadow of a bare Cloud, because it only passes: The Friendship of disaffected Persons, because it passes like Lightning: The Love of Women, because the least trifle extinguishes it: Beauty, because it tarnishes at last, tho' never so accomplish'd: False Praises, because they signifie nothing: And fi∣nally, the Riches and Goods of this World, be∣cause they waste and consume.

If you are desirous to live without Crosses, do not fix your Affections on the World.

In order not to receive an Affront, do not re∣move that which you have not plac'd.

A wicked Man who is happy, is unworthy of his happiness.

If you would not have Men to discover your Faults, never discover the Faults of others.

Combat against your self, you will acquire the Tranquility of the Soul.

Do nothing out of Passion, you will free your self from a long Repentance.

If you would be esteem'd by others, esteem them.

In order to please every Body, suit your Dis∣course according to every ones Inclination.

Never laugh without Cause, for so to do is a double Folly.

Fine Raillery gives a relish to Conversation, as Salt does to Meat.

Jest with your Equals, lest you grow angry when they return you Jest for Jest.

Men take after those they frequent.

Never quarrel with any one: Quarrels are below a Man of Honour. None but Women and Children are allow'd to quarrel.

The M••ney which is best employ'd, is that which is 〈◊〉〈◊〉 out for God's sake.

The Remedy of an afflicted Heart is to sub∣mit to the Will of God.

If occasion obliges you to quarrel, do not say all the Evil you know of him you are sallen out with; do it in such a manner as to leave room sor an Accommodation.

Lust is the distemper of the Soul.

Words show the Wit of Man, and his Actions show the bottom of his Heart.

It is harder to manage a good Estate well, than to acquire it.

The presence of Friends, causes a real and a lasting Joy.

A small Estate manag'd with Prudence, is bet∣ter than great Treasures ill employ'd.

The Elevation of Men without Merit, is a vexation to honest Men.

Great Expences, bring in Poverty.

The greatness of Kings, appears in the Admi∣nistration of Justice.

Tranquility and Health are acquir'd by La∣bour.

Lend your Friend Money as seldom as you can, to avoid the Vexation of asking for it again. When you are oblig'd to lend him any, suppose you give it him, and never ask for it again; but, tarry till he gives it you.

Be moderate towards him who does you harm, you will confound him.

The Consolation of those that are in Affliction, is to see their Friends.

A Friend easily becomes an Enemy; and when once he is an Enemy, he can hardly become a Friend again.

We commonly prejudice Enterprises by ap∣plying our selves too earnestly and too eagerly to them.

The Pleasures we enjoy near Princes common∣ly scorch our Lips.

Eloquence is the source of Riches.

Impart what you have to those who deserve it; but never covet what others injoy, if you would be thought a very honest Man.

If you desire your Wife should be honest, do not take her above your Condition.

A Father must be grave and serious with his Children, that they may always fear him, and never despise him.

Honour your Father, your Son will honour you.

Beware of a Friend who loves your Enemy.

The Degree of Science is the highest of all the Degrees of Elevation.

You must break absolutely with Friends who break with you.

No Man is without Faults; but yet endea∣vour to have none.

We must keep a fair Correspondence with the Wicked as well as with the Good; because we sometimes stand in need of the assistance of the first as well as of the last.

The Joy of Life proceeds from a pure and clear Conscience.

A Drachma of Gold given to a poor Relati∣on, is more than a hundred Drachma's given to another who is not related to thee.

Measure every one according to his Mea∣sure.

You must be faithful and sincere in Friend∣ship, and live with your Friends as if you were to fall out with them at some time or other. For ought you know they may turn Enemies at last.

'Tis easier for Science or Learning to perish, than 'tis easie for learn'd Men to die.

Frequent the World, every one in proportion to his Merit.

The Peoples Devotion is Superstition.

The Poor ought never to contract a Friend∣ship with those that are more powerful than them∣selves; because those that are above us, never love us Cordially.

Considering the Off-spring of Man, 'tis strange he should magnifie himself.

Every Man is sensible of the Good or Ill he does.

Never contract a Friendship with Self-in∣terested Friends; because they only aim at their own Interest, and have no real Kindness.

Be ever diffident of two sorts of Men; of a Potent Enemy, and of a Dissembling Friend.

Whatever part of the World we are in, we must always suffer.

Avoid making an Enemy who is greater than your self.

Never Railly those who are of an uneven Temper or giddy headed.

'Tis better to adorn the inside than the out∣side.

Whoever has no Friend, is a stranger where∣ever he goes.

Diffidence is a sign of Wisdom and of Pru∣dence.

The Pleasures of this World are nothing but deceit.

If any ill Action be imputed to you, take great care to clear your self of 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

If you have any orde•• to execute, do it alone and without a Companion, to the end you may not fail in the execution, and that you may have the approbation of him who has employ'd you.

If any one begs your Pardon for any Injury he has done you, grant it streight, and perswade your self that he has only offended you to make tryal of your Clemency.

The Learned are the true Nobles, and the true Lords in every Nation.

Never offend any one, to avoid being oblig'd to beg pardon.

Irregular Manners are the Drunkenness of Mortals.

If you should have the misfortune to be oblig'd to beg Pardon, do it quickly, to avoid the blame of Obstinacy.

The elevation of Man consists in Humility.

Court no Dignities, unless you deserve them.

The greatest Offence may be Pardon'd.

The Ignominy of Learning, is to have a very small stock of it.

Covetousness is the Punishment of the Rich.

A little discernment in our Actions is better than a multitude of Actions done without choice or consideration.

Gray Hairs are the Harbingers of Death.

One of the Laws of Friendship is never to be Importunate.

Whoever is in the Service of Princes, and of great ones, must observe five things to avoid giving his Enemies any advantages over him. He must never be surpriz'd in a Lie by his Master; he must never speak ill of any body before him; he must never dispute any thing with him; he must never do any thing contrary to his Orders; and finally, he must never reveal the Secret he has consided to him.

We lose the Credit Wealth gives us, propor∣tionably as it wastes.

Honesty consists chiefly in three things; to perform what we are oblig'd to do, never to do any thing against Truth, and to moderate our selves in our Actions.

Patience overcomes all things.

He is more than a Tyrant over himself, who humbles himself before those who do not matter it, and follows those from whom he can expect nothing.

Those who are Envious have no longer any re∣gard to Religion, nor to the L•••…•••…s of Equity and Justice.

Travel forms the Mind, and moreover we thereby learn Virtue; 'tis also the way to acquire Wealth.

We have an Inclination to become Enemies▪ when we refuse to hearken to the Council of a Friend.

Men betray Folly on five different occasions; when they build their happiness upon the Mis∣fortunes of others; when they attempt to gain the love of Ladies by rigour, and by giving them rather marks of Hatred than of Love; when they design to become Learned amid'st Repose and Pleasures; when they seek Friends without making Advances; and when being Friends they refuse to do any thing to assist their Friends in time of need▪

Men maintain themselves, and get out of Troubles by Sincerity.

Silence is a Veil under which Ignorance con∣ceals it self.

The most sensible Injuries are those we re∣ceive from a Friend.

Whoever spends beyond his Revenue falls into Poverty at last.

Order and equality are laudable in all things; but particularly in Domestick Affairs.

The hands of the Poor are always empty, and therefore they never obtain what they desire.

Whoever has a narrow Soul is worse than he who is close sisted.

We ever succeed better in that which belongs to our Profession than in any other thing.

The clearest Waters can never wash a Black-a-Moor white; neither is it possible to alter the Nature of the Wicked.

Whenever you are admitted to a Great Man, let your Compliment be short, speak little, and retire soon.

The World is too narrow for two Fools who quarrel together.

We may deceive the Creature, but we can never deceive the Creator.

Three sorts of Persons incline to Rebellion. The Subject who does not pay the Prince what he owes him. The Patient who conceals his Distemper from his Physician; and he who does not discover his Poverty to his Friends.

Fathers, your Children and your Wealth oc∣casion your ruine.

Whoever is not open-handed is always close-hearted.

He who has no Friends should retire in a De∣sart, rather than live among Men.

All those who seem to be Friends are not really so; and we are often deceived when we think we have met with a true one.

He who will not allow himself some Patience in the acquisition of Sciences, is like to sigh long under the Clouds of Ignorance.

Do not frequent the Wicked, because you will be esteem'd Criminal in frequenting them, tho' you are Innocent.

Borrow nothing of your Friend, if you de∣sire to preserve his Friendship.

Happy is he who enjoys his Health.

Wisdom is a Folly among Fools, as Folly is Folly among the Wise.

The less we suffer, the longer we live.

Frequent the World, solitude is a kind of Madness.

The more we are fill'd with hopes, the more we suffer.

Men may be considered as divided into four Classis: The first want all things in this World,

and have all things in abundance in the next: The second have whatever this World affords, and have nothing in the next: The third, want for nothing and are happy in this World, and in the next: And the fourth, have nothing in this World nor in the next.

Avoid Law-Suits. They are like a Fire▪ which Men have much ado to extinguish, when once it is kindled.

Tyranny overthrows the Tyrant in a short time.

The Tyrannical Government of Kings is more tolerable than Popular Government.

The Grandees court those who are greater than themselves.

Good Reputation is the most desirable thing in the World.

If you do good, you will receive good for good; if you do evil, you will receive a greater evil.

The Passion of Riches is yet more violent than drought.

We are Slaves to Presents when we receive them.

The more pains we take in an Enterprise, the sooner we succeed in it.

Great Souls perform their Promises, and ex∣cuse those who do not perform theirs.

Every Man does his own business best.

A Man of Letters values one Line of the Compositions of a Learned Man more than a Treasure.

Silence is Wisdom it self, but few keep it.

Live contented, you will live like a King.

Whoever is free, and will live free and con∣tented must observe two things; the one not to

Marry, tho' the Emperor of Greece should offer him his Daughter; and the other not to con∣tract Debts, tho' Men should give him Credit to the day of Judgment.

Never respect a Man without Vertue, tho' he were the greatest and most powerful Man on Earth.

Nothing vexes more than to have been kind to an ungrateful Person.

All things are difficult before they are easie.

Never trouble your self about the Goods of this World; when to morrow comes it will bring its Provision along with it.

A sudden Death is the Punishment of a Tyrant.

He who designs to deceive others, is com∣monly deceiv'd himself.

The more a Man is advanc'd in the Service and Favour of Princes, the greater the danger is to which he is expos'd.

Our Love to the World is the origin of all Vice.

The Company of those we have an aversion for, is worse than Death.

Truth is so essential to Man, that it is far bet∣ter for him not to speak, than to say any thing contrary to it.

'Tis a sign of an ill Cause when we rail at our Adversary.

The Tongue of the Wise Man is behind his Heart, and the Heart of the Fool behind his Tongue.

Diligence is only good in easie Affairs

The Reputation a Man acquires by Vertue is preferrable to the greatness of Birth.

True Prudence consists in seeing the conse∣quence of a thing before we engage in it.

Whatever we undertake out of Ignorance ne∣ver succeeds well.

When ill Men speak to the disadvantage of an honest Man, it is a testimony of his Virtue.

'Tis better to dye with Honour, than to live with Infamy.

The less Money one has, the less Credit one has in the World.

The Wise Man who is truly Wise does not value Riches.

Every Heart has its peculiar Care.

Do not grieve at your being depriv'd of the Goods of this World, they are nothing. The same reason forbids your being Proud at the Possession of them.

He who denies his having receiv'd a favour, destroys the Merit of receiving it.

An honest Man never dies, but we may reckon him dead who is not so.

Whoever does not Combat never obtains the Victory.

Persevere in your Enterprise, you will over∣come the difficulties of it.

Those live with Pleasure who have Friends; but Life is full of disquiets when we have Ene∣mies.

Good Actions rebound on those who do them; but the Evil which the Wicked commit is a∣gainst themselves.

Old Men want no greater Distemper than their Old Age.

The unhappiness of the Wicked, is that the remembrance of their Wickednesses is never lost, tho' they amend their Lives.

We must suit our Discourse to the Capacity of those we speak to.

Old Age is no part of Life.

Science does a Monarch no harm.

The enmity of the Envious only is Irrecon∣cileable.

Great Profits may accrue by Sea Voyages; but to avoid the danger, the safest way is not to Imbark, and to remain a Shore.

He who speaks chearfully, shews that he speaks Truth.

Riches ought to serve for the ease of Life; but we must not employ our Life to hoard them.

Nothing is less excusable, than to bestow fa∣vours where they are not necessary.

It behoves us more to fly from our selves, than to fly before a Lyon.

We cannot lay any great stress on the Friend∣ship of Courtiers, because they change upon the least occasion.

He that hath no Virtue, is not Rich.

Some Men seek after their own Riches in the same manner as they seek after those of other People.

Carry your self between two Enemies so as they may have no cause to complain of you, if ever they should happen to become Friends.

When any business does not succeed one way, try another that may be more advantagious to you.

We gain Authority over a Nation by Gene∣rousness and Liberality.

We ought not to put our Lives into danger for any thing that may be accommodated by Money.

A Man becomes happy by the Friendship of a happy Friend.

Don't be afraid, so long as your Enemies keep divided; but withdraw from them as soon as ever you find they cabal and unite together.

He that advises only with himself stands in need of another Counsellor.

Men gain an Esteem in the World proportio∣nably to the good Qualities, Accomplishments, and Learning they are indued with.

Do not trust to the Caresses of your Enemies, neither be you puft up with the Compliments that Flatterers give you: For the one lays Snares to catch you, and the other longs to get your Estate.

Those who Talk, and never say any thing that is good, ought to be told that they do not speak well.

Do not commend your self either in your Discourses or your Thoughts; nor likewise do you applaud the Discourse of an Ignorant Person.

Impatience under Affliction is the very heighth of Affliction.

He who does no good in Prosperity, suffers more when he is under Disgrace.

The Misfortune of him who treats all the World ill, is not to be able to find a Friend when he himself is in Misery.

Health and Debauchery by no means agree together.

That which we gain with ease, seldom con∣tinues long with us.

Silence is the best qualification in an Ignorant Man, and it is not to be Ignorant, in some mea∣sure, to have it.

When any one tells a Story better than you can, never interrupt him, tho' you believe you know it never so well.

Is not Fortune favourable to you? ne'•• be troubled at it, but learn to comply with her Hu∣mours and Caprices.

Never publish the Miscarriages of your Friend, for you will bring a contempt upon your self by blaming of him.

It is not at all surprising for a Learned Man to hold his Peace when he is in the Company of Officers; the noise of Drums stifles the harmony of the Lute.

It is not safe to put ones Confidence in a Per∣son of a fickle Humour.

We ought not to be ashamed to instruct our selves in what we do not understand.

'Tis no Calamity to want Treasures heap'd up. There is still the Treasure of Poverty to be chosen, of being contented with what one enjoys. He who hath given the former to the Kings and Princes of the Earth, hath given the blessing of the latter to the Poor.

Of all Maladies, Ignorance is the most dan∣gerous. There is not any Remedy can cure her, no Light that can disperse her Darkness, nor any Comforting Property that is able to recover her from her Errors.

It is very severe for a Man to be under Com∣mand, that has already commanded others; and to be exposed to ill usage after he has been bred up with all the softness and indulgence ima∣ginable.

A thousand Crimes in a common Fellow shall hardly be taken notice of; but if a Prince chance to make one false step in Government, he is oft-times prosecuted from one Country to ano••her.

For a Man to excuse himself more than once, will put him in mind that he has done amiss before.

Do not use your Servants ill when there is no occasion for't, for you did not create them. Lay

aside your peevish humour towards them, and remember they have a greater Master than your self.

It is undecent to reprehend any one publickly.

A good Mediator is as wings to an humble Petitioner.

Kings are to maintain the Laws, and to cause them to be observed, and Laws well observed highly advance the Honour of Kings.

The I argesses of one that is Ignorant, are like fine and beautiful Flowers set on a Dunghil.

Discouragement is a great deal more afflictive than Patience.

There are no Kings without Subjects; but if Subjects be not Rich, Kings ought to account themselves very poor and inconsiderable.

He of whom any thing is asked is free, until he has made a Promise.

The reason why we like our own Country better than any other is, because we think our selves more safe there, than any where else.

The most dangerous Enemy is he that conceals his Designs.

He that asks and obtains that which is not suitable to his Request, can derive no benefit from it.

He that hearkens to Detraction, is himself of the number of Detractors.

It is the lowest of all baseness to be hankering after other Peoples Estates.

Prudence in Hero's ought to go before Va∣lour.

Tre••ties, Contracts, and Promises are of no fur••her avail than the sincerity of Mens Intenti∣ons to keep and observe them.

Unruly desires never attain to what they aspire at.

We know Men of Courage upon dangerous occasions; a Man of Conscience and Integrity, upon our desiring him to return the Pledge we committed to his charge; and Friends in Ne∣cessity.

A Slave to his Passions deserves more to be despised than a Slave that is bought with our Money.

The envious is always enraged against him that hath not offended him.

Be always Humble in whatsoever station you shall find your self.

We oft-times busie our selves about that which is prejudicial to us.

In what House soever you come, be sure be Master of your Eyes and your Tongue.

Before you speak, think on what is possible to be objected against you.

We are free without Hope, and Hope is a slave.

We ought to be very moderate upon two oc∣casions, in our Eating and in our Speaking.

A Friend, whose Friendship is interessed, is like to a Hunter that flings down Corn for his own private Interest, and not to feed Birds with.

Do not procure to others what you believe will be of no advantage to your self. Nei∣ther Communicate your Secrets to Women nor young Persons.

Miserable and Cursed are those whose thoughts are wholly taken up in heaping Riches together; for they dye at last, and then they leave them with regret.

Do not you take upon you to teach what you have not learn'd your self.

Hold no long Discourses with Persons above you.

He that is not helped by his Inferiors, is van∣quish'd by those above him.

Death is the Poor's repose.

In Travelling take care how you go first, unless you be in Company.

An Action that is wicked at the bottom, and only good in outward appearance, is esteemed but for a time; but the value that Men have for an Action that is really good, lasts for ever.

It is better to go leisurely, and rest now and ••hen, than to run full drive, and lose our strength by making over-much speed.

Why do we repent a second time of an Action that we have already repented of?

Why do we imagine that we live, when we do not live independantly on any?

Why do you contract Friendship with Persons that have no Merit? Such neither deserve any ones Friendship, nor Enmity.

Do Justice to others, that so they may do the like to you.

If you would acquire Authority with ease, be Complai••ant.

If you desire to have your own Merit owned, acknowledge the Merit of others.

To be accomplish'd, you should not approve that in others which you don't approve in your self.

Agreeable Raillery has the same effect in Con∣versation, as Salt in our Victuals; but Raillery that is pi••quant begets aversion.

Don't rally with those below you, lest you lose the respect which they owe you; but only with your Equals, that so you may not be con∣founded, if they return Railery for Railery.

The most excellent of all Moral Virtues is to have a low esteem of our selves: It has this advantage in it, that it attracts not the Envy of others.

Never give Advice unless you are ask'd, espe∣cially to those who are not capable to receive it.

Speak of good things, and then you shall hear nothing but what is good.

Be not prodigal of your Benefactions to those who are not recommendable for any good Qua∣lities; for it will be the same thing as if you sow'd in barren Heaths.

When you have no Learned Persons near you from whom you may learn, learn from the Ig∣norant by observing their Defects, to avoid fal∣ling into them.

An Ignorant Person is not a Man, and the Learned without Virtue is not Learned.

Make your self esteem'd by the reputation of speaking Truth; that so if necessity should oblige you to tell a Lie, Men will yet believe that you have told the Truth.

A pleasant Lie is preferrable to a Truth one knows not how to swallow.

Man ought to speak, because it is Speech that distinguishes him from a Beast; but in speaking he ought to know what he says, that so he may be accou••ted a Man of Wit.

Say what you know in proper time and place, but do not speak it out of time, lest you dis∣honour Knowledge.

Whisper to none in Company, tho' you tell them very good things, because naturally Men are apt to be Jealous one of another.

Tho' you be Learned, nevertheless think your self Ignorant, that you may not hinder your self of the advantage of being able to learn.

Tho' he that speaks much, may be wise some∣times, yet notwithstanding he passes in the World for a Blockhead and an Impertinent busie body.

Whatever Perfections you have, do not boast of them, because Men will not believe you on your own Word.

Be not weary of hearing; for we learn to speak by hearing others

How securely do those sleep, that are the Fa∣vourites of Kings?

Why don't we call him an Enemy that sees and suffers his Benefactor to be ill treated?

We may live well enough without a Brother, but we can't live without a Friend.

What Friends soever you have, yet don't neg∣lect your self: For tho' you should have a Thou∣sand, none of them loves you more than you ought to love your self.

As Kings are above all, so their Words and Actions ought to surpass the Words and Actions of all, that so they may have the reputation of Greatness added to their just Title.

The Character of a Wise Man consists in three things; to do himself what he says others ought to do, to do nothing contrary to Justice and Equity, and to bear with his Neighbour's Defects.

The greatest of Obligations is that of a Scho∣lar towards his Master.

Force consists not in utterly destroying an Enemy, but in subduing his Irascible Appe∣tite.

Do not rejoice at the Death of any one, for you will not live always, and you will die as do others.

He who is a Friend to the Good, hath nothing to fear from the Wicked.

Two things cause Affliction; a sorrowful Friend, and a joyful Enemy.

Have no Intimacy with eight sorts of Persons, with an Envious Man, with him who shall have no regard for you, with one that is Ignorant, a Madman, a Covetous Man, a Lyar, a mean Fellow, nor with a Calumniator.

Life is a Sleep, and Death is the time of wak∣ing out of it, and Man marches between them both as a Phantosme.

The Liberal Man is beloved of God, accepta∣ble to Men, near to Paradice, and far remote from the Flames of Hell.

How much kindness soever you have shewn your Wife, how long soever she has boarded and bedded with you, yet after you are dead, tho your Carcass be not then laid in the Grave, she is thinking where and how she may have another Husband.

Hatred between Relations is worse than the bite of a Scorpion. The pain which this latter causes is soon over; but the hatred of the other is seldom, if ever, at an end.

The way not to be uneasie to good Company, is to be very pleasant in it, or else to hold ones Peace, and hear others.

Good Council has a much greater effect than a good Sword, it may entirely ruin an Army,

and it is very much if one Sword can kill an hundred Enemies.

The Raven will sooner become white, than he that seeks for Knowledge without serious Application will become Learned.

He that will Marry without Money, is like a Huntsman that wou'd take a Stag without Dogs; and he that wou'd needs be Devout without understanding, is like Paper whereon nothing is written.

In Summer we long for Winter, and when Winter is come we curse it; so true is it that Man can never be contented with one condition of Life.

In the World we esteem those that do not de∣serve our esteem, and are apt to despise those who really merit it; but the World is like the Sea, where the Pearl lies at bottom, and nothing but Carrion swims at top.

Is not Wine a thing to be admired, that makes a Liberal Man of a Covetous one?

The World is like an Inn, where the Tra∣veller lies to day, and from whence he departs the next.

He that has no Money is like a Bird without Wings, and a Ship without Sails.

Raillery is good, but then it must not exceed the bounds of good Manners.

Shut not your Gates against those who wou'd come in, and do not refuse your Bread to those who wou'd eat.

The Will of God confounds the Designs of Men.

Do the Good to God that you would to your Neighbour.

Beware of other Mens Misfortunes, that so others may not take Example by yours.

The thing that hurts us is our bad Education.

Words are for Women, Actions for Men.

Tho' your Enemy seems no more than a Pis∣mire, yet watch him as an Elephant.

Eat and Drink with your Friends, but nei∣ther sell to, nor buy any thing of them.

To speak to a senseless Man, is all one as not to speak to him at all. The more you shall speak to him, the more you will create trouble to your self.

Every one ought to speak according to his own Profession, and not according to the Pro∣fession of other Men.

The best is not to speak of things you cannot remember without Grief.

Neither ask nor desire what is impossible.

Learn to bear with courage and resolution the changes of Fortune.

Every Night always produces something that is new; and none knows what will happen be∣fore the Sun rises.

A beautiful Woman and Wine are two Poy∣sons.

Where-ever the Poor happens to be at Night, he finds there his Palace.

A thousand Robbers can't steal from a Poor Man that is Naked.

Man returns after the same manner he came.

The more things are forbidden, the more we long after them.

He who sees a Friend without Faults, dies without a Friend.

Communicate to none what you design to do, because you may be laught at if you succeed not.

Rest, both in the one and other World, con∣sists in two things; to live in good Correspon∣dence with ones Friends, and to dissemble with ones Enemies.

He that no longer cares to live, says all that he has in his Heart.

Respect and Civility between Friends ought to be mutual.

The stupid with his Stupidity, acts what the wise Man does with his Wit.

Desire of living diverts us from great and no∣ble Undertakings, and begets in us a habit of Idleness and Sloth.

How short would Life be, if Hope did not eke it out.

None in this World can truly be called a Man, but he that mistrusts every Body.

The way not to commit any Faults in speak∣ing, is to hold ones peace.

Guard your self once from your Enemy; but twice take heed of your Friend.

Hope is an admirable Companion; if it be not always leading us where we long to come to, at least its Company is very agreeable and en∣taining.

He that fishes for Pearls, plunges himself into the Sea; and he who aspires at Greatness, spends whole Nights in watching.

He that knows very well what he looks for, never regards the Dangers he must meet with before he finds it.

The easiness of giving is as much to be con∣demned in Women, as Avarice and tenacious∣ness in Men.

Great Souls appear in publick, when ever they are in a capacity of doing good; but they conceal themselves when in Poverty, and im∣portune no body by begging.

When you see the poor Man at the Gate of one that is Rich, lament the Fate of the Poor, that he has need of the Rich; and lament also the Fate of the Rich Man, for the sordid love he bears to his Riches. But when you see the Rich at the Gate of the Poor, bless the Poor Man in that he hath need of nothing, and bless the Rich Man for the Honour he does to the Poor.

Long Discourses are tiresome, and lull the most patient as well as the wisest asleep.

The bigger a Book is, and the more it weighs in your hand, it does not follow that it is ever the better.

Consider that what you love is nothing but Skin that covers Blood and Bones.

He that will become a puissant Lord obtains what he desires at the Court of Kings.

Three things make an easie access to Kings; curious Arts, Riches, and Eloquence.

It is no Wisdom to go by a way that you know nothing of.

Three things render the Reigns of Kings a∣greeable; easiness of Access, Justice and Libe∣rality.

Ignorance is unjust towards all the World.

A Story becomes old after you have once told it.

In the Age we live, to discover what we know, and what we are capable of, is the same

thing as to throw away Pearls on purpose to have them lost.

Don't complain of the World, for what good can be expected from it? Kings themselves suf∣fer in it, What rest then or quiet will the Poor find in it? therefore if you desire Quiet, you must find it in Retirement.

He that has Virtue protects and maintains Vir∣tue, just as Diamond polishes Diamond, and that Person loves Virtue who commends it, and conceals its flaws.

Virtue is now no longer in the World, the Honey is taken out of it, and only the Wasps remain in it.

He is to be looked upon as the least of Friends that is the most Ceremonious.

We might yet live pretty happily, were not Ceremonies the obstacle in the way.

With Strangers we ought to use Ceremonies, but let them be banished from Friends.

'Tis less troublesome to be Sick ones self, than to have the care of a Sick Person.

Every one according to his degree hath his Afflictions to undergo, and none of us all have Letters of Exemption as to that point.

Man ought to be firm and steady as a Rock, and not flitting and moveable as the Wind.

Meekness and affability is the Salt of good Manners and excellent Qualities.

Patience is the Pillar that supports Prudence.

An honest Woman loves her Husband, and tho' ugly, she ceases not to be the Ornament of his House.

How Poor soever the Husband is, he is as happy as a King, when his Wife is Wise and obedient.

In the Judgment of the Wise we ought to a∣void Marrying five sorts of Wives; a Widow that has Children by a former Husband; a Wo∣man richer than himself; a Widow that be∣wails the loss of her other Husband; a Woman that speaks ill of her Husband in his absence; and lastly, a Woman that has Beauty, yet is but of mean Extraction.

Lyars commonly are most given to Swearing.

Persons of Birth and Probity are Friends to the highest degree; but the Friendship of Per∣sons of a base and mean Extraction is seldom solid.

The Innocent may speak what they please with good assurance.

Those who are below being envied, are not troubled with over many good Qualities.

Do not approve that in others which you condemn in your self.

Shun the Company of such Persons as take pleasure in tormenting others; you may justly fear being burnt your self, when you stand too near the Fire.

He that bestows his kindnesses on the Wicked, does the same thing as if he returned nothing but Evil on those who are Good.

Patience is the best Buckler in the World to defend a Man from being affronted.

Considering what a troublesome World we live in, there's no great Satisfaction to be taken in it▪

We must do as the Ant, work hard in Sum∣mer, to get wherewithal to live comfortably in the Winter.

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You are a Slave to your bodily Pleasures; yet there is no Pleasure but what you may en∣joy in the Retirement of your Mind.

Little Quarrels now and then among Friends result in the endearing of Friendship between them.

To go about to instruct a wicked Man, it is to put a drawn Sword into the hands of a Mur∣therer.

A dissolute Wretch is capable of doing all the mischief imaginable.

The reason wherefore Courtiers make their Court to Kings with so much Zeal and Passion, is, because they know this to be the most ready way to elevate them to the Honours and Dig∣nities to which they aspire.

A Monarch that only indulges himself in his private Pleasures and Satisfactions, and suffers his Subjects to live in Misery, will quickly see the Lustre of his Greatness eclipsed.

Hope comes after Despair, just as the bright shining of the Sun succeeds to a dark and dismal Night.

When an Ignorant Person is advanced to an honourable Station, his extravagance is so great, that he won't suffer a Learned Man to come near him.

Let Beauty be never so miserable, yet this is always peculiar to her, that she attracts the Eyes of all the World.

A Man of Wit, if he pleases, will make you believe the Moon is made of a Green Cheese.

Learning has this advantage, that it makes those who are great Masters of it command those to whom they are Inferiour.

We ought never to glory either in our great Estates or Friends; but, if in any thing, that we are Learned, Virtuous, and of good Morals.

'Tis a mighty Disgrace for a Learned Man to be Vitious; but an Ignorant Dervis is a thing that is much worse, and both of them do teach a Religion they know little of, and at the same time despise.

A Man that has Wit, and yet in every thing consults others, is but half a Man; and he that has none, and yet will take no Advice, is not a Man.

Don't desire to be informed of him whom you intend to make your Friend, but enquire of him who is his Friend; because every body does na∣turally encline to tread in the same steps as his Friend does. If he be Wicked, do not pretend to keep at distance from him, but do it in earnest; but if he be good, keep close to him, and you'll become good too.

Have no familiarity with the Sluggard, the Wicked do easily corrupt the Good. Don't you see that Fire turns to Ashes, by being so near them?

The greatest Debt we owe is that to our Master who teaches us, and it is the first which ought to be paid, and that largely too; not so much to be quit of our Obligations to him, as out of a Respect to his Person.

Learning, with relation to proud Men, is much what like Water, with reference to Moun∣tains and eminent Places; for in the same man∣ner as it is contrary to the nature of Water to rise of it self, so also is it contrary to the na∣ture of Learning to make Men become Proud.

Do you desire to be Learned without taking pains for it? This is one of the Thousand Spe∣cies of Folly that are in the World.

He that Watches all Night, is glad of the ap∣proaching Day.

What Shame! What Affronts! What Vexa∣tions does a Man bring upon himself, only by his damnable Idleness!

He who Teaches, and does not practise what he Teaches, is like a Hen that has Wings, but does not fly with them.

The Wealth after which you run with so much eagerness, is like your Shadow; which, if you offer to pursue, it still keeps before you, but if you ••ly from that, it follows you.

You who are Learned, be content with your Fortune, lest an over-affluence oppresses and troubles your Mind. A Brook derives pure Waters from its source, but it grows muddy as soon as ever it overflows its Banks.

What is Time, but a precipitate course, that is continually hurrying us on to Death in spight of our Teeths? And what surprises Wise Men is, that the Traveller is jogging on in that way, even then when he is taking his rest.

You that Weep when you are Born, whilst the Gossips are rejoycing and Merry-making, endeavour so to live, that you may be able to rejoyce and triumph at the time when your Friends are lamenting, I mean, at the hour of your Death.

Patiently endure all the Attacks of those that Envy you, you will by that means conquer them all. Thus Fire it self is put out, when it meets with nothing that it can burn.

Would you overcome your Enemy without Fighting? confound him with Vexation, and make him mad at you; Scorn him and be Vir∣tuous: these are ways that will be more tor∣menting and cruel to him than either Sword or Pistol.

Whatever care is taken to avoid all occasions of Detraction, there are none can keep them∣selves from falling under the lash of Mens ill Tongues. If you be silent, they will say you are Dumb; if you are not Prodigal, then pre∣sently you are Covetous; and if you are Gene∣rous and Beneficent, then you are Prodigal; wherefore let such foul Mouths say their Plea∣sure, don't you fear the Judgment of God.

Despise no body, how low soever their Cir∣cumstances are. Fortune may raise them up, and bring you down.

Whil'st Fortune smiles on you, and you com∣mand others, carry your self prudently; be∣cause you must shortly leave all these things. Consider those who are gone before you, con∣sider Empires, all is past, and of all that hath been, nothing remains but the footsteps of Ver∣tue.

Memory soon is lost, but Writing continues long.

Do not shorten long Nights by sleeping them away, nor lengthen out the day which is so short, by Wickedness.

We see those of most excellent Qualifications oftentimes in a starving Condition; and the most unworthy wallowing in Riches; and the greatest Wits (without knowing any reason) do rank themselves in the number of the latter.

How do all things turn topsie turvy by time! Manners are corrupted, Inconstancy reigns over all things. 'Tis just like our Shadows in the Water, where our Heads, which is the noblest part, hangs downward, and our Feet, tho' the vilest, is uppermost.

The World is Mad, and favours those that are most like it. Wo then to 'em, if eve•• the World should come to its Wits again!

If Knowledge without Religion were highly valuable, nothing would be more so than the Devil.

Keep your distance from Kings, and their Wrath, and make no Court to those, whose words are no sooner pronounced than executed.

To attain to the heighth of Wisdom, we must neither Eat, nor Sleep, nor Speak too much.

Nothing does better set forth a great Talker, then a tedious and cold Winter's Night.

All manner of Wickednss derives its Origi∣nal from sight, as a great Fire is kindled by a small Spark.

A good Book is the best of Friends: You can entertain your self pleasantly with that when you have not a Friend on whom you may safely relie. It is no Blab to reveal your Secrets, and it will teach you Wisdom.

The Body grows fat by much Sleeping; but the Mind improves by much waking.

He that spends his time about things of little use, loses that which might be of great Service to him.

The more Wit any Man has, the less he speaks; wherefore it is as certain that He who talks much has little Wit.

Few of those who ask advice find themselves d••ceived▪ and their business never succeeds the worse for it.

By patience we come to the end of all things; but that is such a Vertue as few Persons practise, and that too very rarely.

Great Fortitude of Mind appears in an hour of Patience.

There is none so Learned but some body may be more Learned than he.

Meditate much, and you will understand the better.

Words are like Arrows shot at a Butt, before they are let go, you endeavour to make them hit the Mark.

Knowledge is an Inheritance belonging to Man. It ought to be taken where e'er it is to be found, and we are to leave every thing else, as having no right to it.

The love of Riches is a sore Disease; it is put∣ting a Man into an Agony to make him crave an Alms, and it is Death to him to be denied.

We seek after Wealth, and oft-times do not find it; and yet, a most strange thing! we ne∣ver regard the end of our days, but yet we find that.

It would not be so troublesome to a Learned Man to employ his Nails in polishing Marble, to bite an Anvil with his Teeth, to be continu∣ally roving up and down on the Sea, to under∣take a Voyage to Meccha, and not have where∣withal to Eat by the way, to go to Mount Cau∣casus, and bring from thence a Stone of an hun∣dred pound weight, as only to see (and that at a distance too) the countenance of an Ignorant Coxcomb.

He that is not contented with what he has, if it be a sufficient competency to live upon, nei∣ther knows God, nor Honours him.

Wisdom and Courage signifie nothing when Fortune leaves us.

Fortune comes to us with leaden Feet; but flies from us with Swallows Wings.

When a King spends his whole time in Sports and Pleasures, you may justly say his Kingdom will be made up of Calamities and Wars.

Nothing is so bit••er and melancholly to Man∣kind as the loss of Friends.

Where are Kings? Where are other Men? they have trod in the same Paths as thou dost now.

You, who have preferred this perishable World to all other things, and who have ac∣counted those happy who have made the same choice as you have done, take of this World what necessity requires you should take of it, viz. That Death is the last moment thereof.

Speak nothing that is indecorous or unseemly; if you hear any such thing said by others, think on somewhat else, and make as if you did not hear it.

The World is like an Inn which receives Travellers: He that neglects making Provision for Necessaries to go further, is a Madman

Don't be seduced by a Multitude, because you will stand alone by your self when you die, and shall be called to give your Account.

Think seriously from whence you came, and whether you are to go, and where you are to be, to all Eternity.

Riches consist in what is sufficient, and not in superfluity.

Just as Fire is kindled by Wood, so is War by Words.

The Fault that Detraction cannot be excused of, is, fullying of Truth.

Don't wonder that you see Vertuous Persons in Disgrace and Contempt, or high Places filled with those that do not deserve them: Open your Eyes, and consider that the Stars which are in∣numerable, lose nothing of their Light, and that the Heaven turns only to make us see sometimes an Eclipse of the Moon, sometimes an Eclipse of the Sun.

FINIS.