Do not consult s woman about her rival, or a coward about war, or a merchant about exchange rates, or a buyer about selling, or a jealous man about gratitude, or a selfish person about generosity, or an idler about any kind of work, or a casual worker about finishing a job, or a lazy servant about an important task. Do not rely on these people for any advice.

But go to a trustworthy man whom you know to be a keeper of the commandments, whose soul reflects your own and who will suffer with you, if you fail.

In the end, keep your own heart’s advice, since no one deserves to be trusted more than your heart.

For a man’s soul often gives better advice than seven watchmen placed on a height.

Besides all this, implore the Almighty to guide your steps in the truth.

A plan must be at the beginning of all work; reflection comes before every action. When you decide, four ways are open before you: good, evil, life, and death. Your own decision makes the choice.