Get thee wisdom, get thee understanding, forget not the words of my mouth, and shrink not from them.

The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.

The sluggard would fain have, and cannot get his desire; but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty.

To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.

Labour for to get the truth, sell not away wisdom, nurture and understanding;