8. The end of a matter is better than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
9. Do not be hasty in your spirit to be vexed, for vexation rests in the bosom of fools.
10. Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not wise of you to have asked about this.
11. Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and an advantage to those who see the sun.
12. For wisdom protects as silver protects, but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.