March 2010

Health and Vigor

Better a poor man healthy and fit, than a rich man tormented in body.
Health and vigor are worth more than gold, a robust body, more than great wealth. No riches are preferable to physical well-being, and no joy is greater than a cheerful heart.
Death is better than a wretched life and eternal rest preferable to […]

Joy of Heart is Life

Do not give yourself over to sadness or torment yourself with brooding.
Joy of hearth is life to a man; gladness gives him length of days.
Delight your soul and console your heart; chase sorrow far away, for sorrow has destroyed many and never did good to anyone.
Jealousy and anger shorten your life; worry makes you old […]

Correct Your Child

The man who loves his son makes use of the rod; later on he will be proud of him. The man who corrects his son will reap the benefit and be proud of him among his acquaintances. By instructing his son he makes his enemy envious; he will be well pleased with him in the […]