﻿36B A SUMaiAEY ACCOUNT OF THE 



Translation of the Small Tamul Book 

 KoNNEiVENDEN, Written by the Female 

 Philosopher Avyar. 



Continual praise be to the Son of him, who is, 

 crowned with the flower of Konnei (Poinciana 

 puicherrima.) 



Mother and Father are the first known Deity. 



A good man attendeth reHgious service. 



Without one's own house there is no where a good 

 lodging. 



The estate of the wicked will be robbed by the 

 wicked. 



Modesty is the best ornament of the fair sex. 



If one maketh himself hateful to his fellow creatures, 

 he must entirely perish. ■* 



Exercise in writing and cyphering is most useful. 



Obstinate children are like a poisonous draft. 



Though thou art very poor, do what is honest. 



Adhere cliielly to the only one constantly. 



The virtuous will always improve in wisdom and 

 knowledge. 



A wicked mouth destroys all wealth. 



Seek M ealth and money, but without quarrel. 



Give in writing what shall stand fast. 



A woman must attend herself best. 



Even with thy nearest friends speak not impo- 

 litely. 



Speak friendly even to the poor. 



If one will criticise, he will lind some fault every 

 where. 



Speak not haughtily, though thou art a great man. 



To pardon is better than to revenge. 



What shall stand firm must ha\ e witnesses. 



Wisdom 



