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The laughable stories collected by Mâr Gregory John Bar Hebræ

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PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE HEBREW SAGES. 37<br />

CLXXI. To another sage it was said, "Who are<br />

"the blessed of the Lord? and who are accursed <strong>by</strong><br />

"Him?" He replied, "<strong>The</strong> blessed of the Lord are the<br />

"children who are like unto old men, and the accursed<br />

"are the old men who are like unto children."<br />

CLXXII. Another sage said, "<strong>The</strong> places for prayer<br />

"which are in their own houses are better for women<br />

"than the public congregations."<br />

CLXXIII. Another sage said, "If only ye knew that<br />

"which I know your weeping would get the better of<br />

"your<br />

laughter."

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