Part 29 (1/2)

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”It is a great blessing to possess what one wishes,” said one to an ancient philosopher, who replied, ”It is a greater blessing still, not to desire what one does not possess”

384

Contentreat price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires, makes a wise and happy purchase

--_J Balgury_

385

He that deserves nothing should be content with anything

386

He is a wise s which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has

--_Epictetus_

387

When the well is dry, then we all know the worth of water

388

In conversation avoid the extremes of Forwardness and Reserve

--_Cato_

389

_Conversation_--To please others we should talk on subjects they like and that interest them; avoid disputes, seldom ask questions, and never let them see that we pretend to be better informed than they are

--_Rochefoucauld_

390

The first ingredient in conversation is truth, the next good sense, the third good humor, and the fourth wit

--_Sir W Temple_