Better be ignorant of a matter than half know it.[713:5]

Maxim 865.

Better use medicines at the outset than at the last moment.

Maxim 866.

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.

Maxim 872.

Whom Fortune wishes to destroy she first makes mad.[713:6]

Maxim 911.

Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.

Maxim 914.