The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-20
Engijyb and yyebre, Pyor,rbs =


found in the English and Hebrew Ian
guaees. Those from the former are
principally selected from Ray, Dyke and
Bailey, 81 accompanied, for the most
part, by the illustrations OF these W.
ters. The Hebrew proverbs, OF course,
have been taken from the Old Tesla
ment. Together, they form a mass of
practical wisdom, with which the
young should be made acquainted by
times, and of which those who are adj
vanced in lite cannot be reminded too
often. The illustrations, or explanations,
Of the meaning of each aphorism are
drawn up ina clear and concise style,
and have usually the merit of being ex-
tremely happy. We shall give a few
as specimens, for the double purpose OF
doing justice to this useful little volume,
and otdilusing still wider the sound pre-
cepts which il contains.
As yOH bre,o, so you shall bake. :
This proverb is applicable to such as
act without due consideration III matters
of moment, or engage in important un-
dertakings without awaiting themselves
OF the counsel and advice Of others: all
acknowledgements, failures, and Affections
of both old and young, through rashness
or oversight, are exposed TO this bitter
taunt--as he has brewed, 50 let him
bake.
Whatsoever man soweth, that shall
he also reap Gal. Vi. Z.
The belly has no eays.'-This pro-
verb intimates that there is no reason-
ING a matter with hunger, which is the
mother of impotence ard anger. II is
a prudent caution not to contend with
hungry persons, or contradict their irri-
tated tempers, by illtlmed apologies or
persuasions to patience. 1t is law Of
clvility and politeness, not To disturb ii
person at his repast, or trouble him with
unreasonable addresses al mealtimes.
CW goW coat according 10 your
cloth.'-This proverb advises persons
of all ranks, TO balance accounts between
their expenses and then income, and mol
let their vanity lead them, as We say, to
outrun the constable.
The wisdom of the prudent is 10
understand his way Prov. xiv. 8.
FAINT heart Rcter IRON a far lddg'-
This proyrrb is an incentive to conslan-
cy and resolution III an honorable under
taking, having more extensive mean-
my than the one expressed. 1t init
mates the righteousness of being low
spirited and despairing as detection Of
mind will, in all probability, prevent sue
cess rs IL eneryate or cnteebts the whole
energy of man Irresontonuilts us TO
those which at first appear lnsurmoun-
table
Whatsoever thy hands fndcth to do,
do ii with all thy might Ecclcs. tx. 10.
Birds ofafcothfr fock togcthcr.'--
The truth of this adaoc IS known To eve
ry fowler; but II has more extensive
meaning than the association Of nration-
al creatures. j mtmatcs that society Is
a powerful attractive but thai likeness
is the lure that draws together people oi
the same dispositions. \ coycy OF pat
rides Ill the country, Is but an emblem
ola company ofgossipS IN neighbour
hood, Knot Of sharps at a gaming ta-
bic pack of rakes at tavern, dc.
/ I hat one fool loves another; that one
flop admires another; one blockhead IS
pleased at the assurance, conceit, and al
tectaton of another; ~ they, therefore,
herd together.
If ye were of tic world, the @orH
would have his own. john Ky. 10.
Ererg man thinks his oma geese
smanS. This proyerb intimates that an
inbred sclfloyc runs through the whole
race Of men, and that II is the source of
pride, vanity, and mistake. 1t bends
the understanding pcryerts the judy
ment, deprayes the reason Of the other
wise most modern discerners of truth
and falschood. Il makes a man 50 COLI
ceited Of himself, that hepreicrs his OWL
arr for its eXcellency, his own skill for its
perfection, his own compositions for
their wit, and his own productions for
then beauty. 1t makes even his vices
seem 10 him virtues, and his deiormities
beauty.
Look not every man on his own
thing, but every man also OH the things
of others. Phil. ii. /.
luck mM ncrcr make n grot'emaa.
This proyerb teaches, that all are not
gentlemen who are 50 called; there is
more than the bare name required to
MAKE him what he ought 10 be by bnlh,
honour and merit. Though mn my
possess himself of money, he cannot
purchase gentility, bat must remain Jack
still, without learning, virtue, and Wis
dom, to enrich his mind, to enhance the
Glory of his wealth, or 10 ennoble his blood
But what money will fail in doing may be
accomplished by application aud indus
tn. These will raise man above the
Ill ~ Ia. orir,ua station and iit him