 | Jean Frédéric Ostervald - 1833 - 434 pages
...apply ourselves to the fear of God, which alone can give true contentment and satisfaction. Lastly, That one of the chief effects of wisdom is to speak...discretion, and to know when to hold our tongues. Every one of us, according to our condition and circumstances, should meditate upon these precepts,... | |
 | I.E.N. Molesworth - 1836 - 438 pages
...apply ourselves to the fear of God, which alone can give true contentment and satisfaction. Lastly, that one of the chief effects of wisdom, is to speak with discretion, and toknow when to hold our tongues. Every one of us, according to our condition and circumstances, should... | |
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... avoided. VIII. That one of the greatest blessings we can enjoy in this world is to find true friends. IX. That since joy makes life happy, and sorrow and vexation render it irksome, we ought to apply ourselves to the fear of God, which alone can give... 