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mFLXJENOE OE THE ASA-FAITH. 313
companion and to bring the^ joy, make fair
promises but bold them in good faitb; no one is
made weary with good."
" Hast thou a friend in whom thou hast full confidence?
go often to see him; for the weeds grow
and the high grass in the path where no one
treads."
" Once I was young ; I traveled alone through
wild paths ; I thought myself rich when I met with
others. Man is a joy to man."
" That is a communion of soul where each can
say confidentially to the other all his thoughts.
Anything is better than to be false. He is not a
friend who speaks only fair words."
" Let no one trust the words of a maiden nor a
woman's speech; for upon rolling wheels their
hearts were formed, and inconstancy lies in their
breast."
" Never rejoice at the misfortunes of others, but
let their prosperity please thee."
Kespect for Age.
" Laugh not at the gray-haired speaker. That is
often good which the aged have to say. Often
from the wrinkled skin come forth words of
wisdom."
Hospitality, libe»ality, and charity to the poor.
"Fire is needed by him who has come in and is
chilled at the knees ; food and clothing are needed
by the man who has wandered over the mountains."
"Water he needs who comes to thy table; a
towel and a hospitable welcome. By good treatment
thou shalt win from him good words and
kindness in return."