Note, 1. It is wisdom to be cautious. Every prudent discreet man does
all with knowledge (considering with himself and consulting with
others), acts with deliberation and is upon the reserve, is careful not
to meddle with that which he has not some knowledge of, not to launch
out into business which he has not acquainted himself with, will not
deal with those that he has not some knowledge of, whether they may be
confided in. He is still dealing in knowledge, that he may increase the
stock he has. 2. It is folly to be rash, as the fool is, who is forward
to talk of things he knows nothing of and undertake that which he is no
way fit for, and so lays open his folly and makes himself ridiculous.
He began to build and was not able to finish.