As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.
Some are unwisely liberal, and more delight to give presents than to pay debts.
Many delight more in giving of presents than in paying their debts.
Give tribute, but not oblation, to human wisdom.
Who will ever give counsel, if the counsel be judged by the event, and if it be not found wise, shall therefore be thought wicked?
There is no dearth of charity in the world in giving, but there is comparatively little exercised in thinking and speaking.