The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps. … The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. … Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. … Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. … Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. … Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man. … … … …