All modes of teaching—the stern rebuke or the smiling speech—are equally useless with the “foolish” man; there is “no rest.” The ceaseless cavillin…

Whether he rage or laugh— that is, whether the wise man treats him with sternness or good temper, yet there is no res…

[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man
Enters into a controversy with him, either by word or writing, in orde…

If a wise man disputes with a conceited, quarrelsome person, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done.