Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-15

Civilization in the Philippines.
though Influenced by contact with
Spanish and American development.
has been largely Indigenous, and 1t
is for this reason the islanders are
so insistent on political independence,
says Jorge Bocobo, member OF the
Philippine mission, and dean OF the
College of Law of the University OF
the Philippines.
It is to develop their own individu-
ality as a nation and to bring the
flower the culture they had begun,
even before the invasion of the Span
iards, that he says his countrymen
are asking for self-government. and
proverbs to illustrate their original
ity Of thought as to the native songs
and legends.
Insight Into Race.
Lord Bacon said the genius, wit
and spirit of a nation are discovered
in its proverbs. and knowledge of the
Filipino proverbs will give an in
sight into the race. I have picked
random from my collection of sew
eral hundred. which were all obtained
in actual conversation with Filipinos,
mostly old men:
bravery. A hero is Drawer for
his wounds. 2. It is too late to with
draw when you are already wounded.
3. This is what you wished, my heart,
so be brave.
"Caution.-E. A f1sh is caught by the
mouth. 2. Repentance never comes
first. 3. Courage is of two sorts
one goes forward. the other retires
4. Haste creates delay.
"Character.-1. Whichever side tree
leans, there it falls. 2. IT'S easy to be
born; tits hard to be a man. 3. He
who is raised in ease is usually des-
titute.
'Choice.-He who is hard to suit
will choose the worst.
Compensation. Law of. 1. The
mushroom always grows with coun-
terpart 2. You laugh today; I laugh
tomorrow.
On Way to Misfortune.
Counsel. He who despises coun-
sci is on the way to misfortune. 2.
Whoever believes everything said
has no mind of his own.
"Disdain.-1. You may dislike, but
never despise.
"Faultfinding.-The Pathfinder has
the biggest faults.
"Fools.-1. A wise mans joke is be-
lieved by a fool. 2. Fools earn for
the wise. 3. 1t is foolish to argue
"Foresight-1 Strength yields to
plan. 2. Working early is better than
working hard.
"Forgetfulness.-He who is happy
10 forgetful
"Friendship.-Let US fight. then be
friends.
Good Deeds. Good deeds are
more precious than gold and silver.
2. Kindness is a great capital
observation-disclosures is with kind
ness to be paid. not with gold and
silver.
Home. Love of-rhe pain Of a fin-
ger is the suffering Of the whole
| body.
Honor. Even the poor love
honor. 2. Break your head. but not
your word.
Hope. It may be mere mud. but
above 1t is piece Of heaven. 2. l
should not grieVe over my misfor-
tune, for what muddy water did not
become clear?
'Hospitality.-Though my house Is
| small. my heart is large.
| "Industry.-1. A sleeping shrimp is
| carried away by the current 2. A
lazy dog does not get even bones. 3.
Work put Off ends in nothing. 4. II
you sleep. brother. the crocodile will
| eat you up. 5. He who is always pre-
| pairing to do something never does
| anything.
Rub Gold Against Stons.
| 'Merit.-The quality of gold is
known by rubbing it against stone.
| "Modesty.--1. He who is high suffers
| a great fall. 2. Boast not of your
| seH-sufiiciency. for there are many
| rch men who have become servants.
3. The fly that rests on the back Of
. cerabao (water buffalo) thinks it is
higher than the carabao: 4. Boast
fulnees drives away wisdom, s. Do
not bras before landing the fish.
| Perseverance, Determination.-1.A
thing 10 near, though far, If you want
1t. 2. II you want eggs put up with
i Ok inc Of