Follow thou the way of thy Lord, and say not that which the ears cannot
bear to hear, for such speech is like luscious food given to small
children. However palatable, rare and rich the food may be, it cannot be
assimilated by the digestive organs of a suckling child. Therefore unto
every one who hath a right, let his settled measure be given.
'Not everything that a man knoweth can be disclosed, nor can everything
that he can disclose be regarded as timely, nor can every timely utterance
be considered as suited to the capacity of those who hear it.' Such is the
consummate wisdom to be observed in thy pursuits. Be not oblivious
thereof, if thou wishest to be a man of action under all conditions. First
diagnose the disease and identify the malady, then prescribe the remedy,
for such is the perfect method of the skilful physician.