The Art of Worldly Wisdom(60)

Have Sound Judgment. Some are born wise, and with this natural advantage enter upon their studies, with a moiety already mastered. With age and experience their reason ripens, and thus they attain a sound judgment. They abhor everything whimsical as leading prudence astray, especially in matters of state, where certainty is so necessary, owing to the importance of the affairs involved., Such people deserve to stand by the helm of state either as navigators or as helmsmen.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />