It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body.

Keep the king's commandment, I warn thee, and the oath that thou hast made unto God.

A fool is so full of words, that a man cannot tell what end he shall make. Who will then warn him of it that shall follow after him?

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who hath not known to be warned any more.