Note, 1. There is always some good to be gotten by a wise and good man:
His understanding is a well-spring of life to him, which always flows
and can never be drawn dry; he has something to say upon all occasions
that is instructive, and of use to those that will make use of it,
things new and old to bring out of his treasure; at least, his
understanding is a spring of life to himself, yielding him abundant
satisfaction; within his own thoughts he entertains and edifies
himself, if not others. 2. There is nothing that is good to be gotten
by a fool. Even his instruction, his set and solemn discourses, are but
folly, like himself, and tending to make others like him. When he does
his best it is but folly, in comparison even with the common talk of a
wise man, who speaks better at table than a fool in Moses's seat.