SAYINGS IN BRIEF.

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 154, 17 March 1923, Page 11

SAYINGS IN BRIEF.

“The great continent of America, which stands aloof and in the position of the looker-on who sees most of the game, may yet bring its great weight to bear on French opinion.”—“Daily Graphic.”

“What would make 1923 in our eyes a wonderful year? It is disconcerting to find that in all probability we should think first of wealth amassed, or prestige increased, or some victories won in the fields of diplomacy or commerce. Would it be counted a marvellous year if it. saw the British nation striking a blow for peace?”— “Challenge.”

“Fresh clay is easier to mould than stuff that has begun to stiffen. The bov of eight is easy to knead compared with the one of twelve.”—“Graphic.” “Woman is sure and happy so long as there are scissors, patterns, and a work basket handy. Yet which of us is teaching her small son to sew?” — “Daily .tlirald.”

“When a man makes an anthology of fine poetry, he asks for trouble — and gets it.” —“Bookman.” “A real evil to-day is the contempt for all study which is not utilitarian.” -—“Westminster Gazette.” “A poor relation is that which is presumed to have gratitude, but no position.”—“Daily Chronicle.”

“In most churches people are appealed to to pray for Ireland, the Near East, the political situation in England, unemployment, and such like, but hardly ever are they reminded that India and its problems neca the special care and attention of Almighty God.”—“Church Family Newspaper.” “On the whole, we are steadier today than we were twelve months ago. The jangling nerves of the nation are stiller than they were.” —“Sphere.” “Russia may be free, but is obviously not easy.”—“Columbia Record.”