Democratic Sentinel, Volume 12, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 January 1889 — Proverbs From the Talmud. [ARTICLE]

Proverbs From the Talmud.

The camel desired horns and his ears were taken from him. He who increaseth his flesh but multiplieth food for the worms. Silence is the fence around wisdom. Many a colt’s skin is fastened to the - saddle its mother bears. Truth is heavy, therefore few care to carry it. He who is loved by man is loved by God. The cat and the rat make peace overa carcass. The soldiers fight and the kings are heroes. Commit a sin twice? and it will not. seem to thee a crime. When thou art the only purchaser, then buy ; when other buyers are present, be thou nobody. The cock and the owl both awaitdaylight. The thief who finds no opportunity to steal considers himself an honest', man. The best preacher is the heart; thebest teacher is time; the best book is* the world; the best friend is God. Eabbi Eliazar said: “Charity is more than sacrifices.” Eabbi Jochanan said: “He who gives, becomes rich. ” Eabbi Jose said: “I never call my, wife ‘wife,’ but ‘home,’ for she makesmv home. ”