See here, 1. Of what ill consequence it is to be precipitate and rash,
and to act without advice: Men's purposes are disappointed, their
measures broken, and they come short of their point, gain not their
end, because they would not ask counsel about the way. If men will not
take time and pains to deliberate with themselves, or are so confident
of their own judgment that they scorn to consult with others, they are
not likely to bring any thing considerable to pass; circumstances
defeat them which, with a little consultation, might have been foreseen
and obviated. It is a good rule, both in public and domestic affairs,
to do nothing rashly and of one's own head. Plus vident oculi quam
oculus--Many eyes see more than one. That often proves best which was
least our own doing. 2. How much it will be for our advantage to ask
the advice of our friends: In the multitude of counsellors (provided
they be discreet and honest, and will not give counsel with a spirit of
contradiction) purposes are established. Solomon's son made no good use
of this proverb when he acquiesced not in the counsel of the old men,
but because he would have a multitude of counsellors, regarding number
more than weight, advised with the young men.