Jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. [Therefore do not compare your lot with another's lest you see their advantages and lose the joy of what you already have.]

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. from the Book of Proverbs

If you desire wisdom like money and buried treasures, then you'll find it!

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

Start with God - the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.