Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and striving after wind.

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.

Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this also is vanity and a striving after wind.