One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for.
The way of God is complex, he is hard for us to predict. He moves the pieces and they come somehow into a kind of order.
The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.
It's the wise man who stays home when he's drunk.
Nothing is hopeless; we must hope for everything.
Sound judgement, with discernment is the best of seers