 | Caleb Farnum (Jr.) - English language - 1848 - 132 pages
...glides away ; and, like a river which undermines its banks, gradually impairs our state " EXERCISES. Be in peace with many, nevertheless, have but one counsellor of a thousand. The epic poem recites the exploits of a hero, tragedy represents a disastrous event, comedy ridicules... | |
 | Church of England - 1849 - 1236 pages
...wicked soul shall destroy him that hath it, and shall make Mm to be laughed to scorn of liis enemies. e round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also. And i» peace with many : nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand. If them wouldest get a friend,... | |
 | Peter Bullions - English language - 1851 - 264 pages
...his hearers ; he awakens them ; he excites them to action ; he shews them their impending danger." " Be in peace with many; nevertheless, have but one counsellor of a thousand." tiiing disappears." " The epic poem recites the exploits of a hero; tragedy represents a disastrous... | |
 | Simon Patrick - Christian ethics - 1852 - 508 pages
...one special Friend, if well chosen. Nay, it is the advice of the wise Son of Syrach, Ecclus. 6. 6. Be in peace with many : nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand. O how great a good is this, for a Man to meet with a well- prepared Heart ; wherein to lay up his secrets,... | |
 | Christian life - 1852 - 300 pages
...can find I" The question implies a difficulty, not an impossibility. An oriental writer has said, " Be in peace with many, nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand." Trust not the over-credulous — for his judgment is not good : nor, on the other hand, trust the over-suspicious;... | |
 | Alexander Chalmers - Spectator (London, England : 1711) - 1853 - 546 pages
...have many well-wishers, but few friends! ' Sweet language will multiply friends ; and a fair speaking tongue will increase kind greetings. Be in peace with...nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand.' h With what prudence does he caution us in the choice of our friends ! And with what strokes of nature... | |
 | Edward Higginson - Bible - 1853 - 560 pages
...Some of the finest passages in the book are those on Friendship. Such is that in the sixth chapter : " Be in peace with many ; nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand. If thou wouldst get a friend, prove him first, and be not hasty to credit him. For some man is a friend... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1854 - 626 pages
...have many well-wishers, but few friends.' ' Sweet language will multiply friends ; and a fair speaking tongue will increase kind greetings. Be in peace with...counsellor of a thousand.' ' "With what prudence does ho caution us in the choice of our friends ? and with what strokes of nature ( I could almost say of... | |
 | Edward Higginson - Bible - 1855 - 554 pages
...Some of the finest passages in the book are those on Friendship. Such is that in the sixth chapter: " Be in peace with many ; nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand. If thou wouldst get a friend, prove him first, and be not hasty to credit him. For some man is a friend... | |
 | William Hague - Home - 1855 - 276 pages
...can find ?" The question implies a difficulty, not an impossibility. An oriental writer has said, " Be in peace with many, nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand." Trust not the over-credulous—for his judgment is not good: nor, on the other hand, trust the over-suspicious;... | |
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Sweet language will multiply friends: and a fairspeaking tongue will increase kind greetings. Be in peace with many: nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand. If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first, and be not hasty to credit him. For... 
