Be envious, however, of the greater gifts; and, yet, a much more excellent way, unto you, I point out: -

As to the matters of which you wrote me, it is an excellent thing for a man to remain unmarried.

To all who are unmarried and to widows, I would say this: It is an excellent thing if they can remain single as I am.

Well, what I think is this: that, considering the imminent distress in these days, it would be an excellent plan for you to remain just as you are.

Your thanksgiving may be excellent, but the other is not helped by it.