“No doubt the animal is pronounced unclean by the law, because it does not chew the cud; which is not a fault but its nature. But the men of whom this animal is a symbol are unclean, not by nature, but from their own fault; because, though they gladly hear the words of wisdom, they never reflect on them afterwards. For…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — REPLY TO FAUSTUS THE MANICHAEAN 6:7
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20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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In context
18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
— Proverbs 21:20 —
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.