Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance
the heart is made better. The heart of the wise is in the house of
mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. (Eccl. 7 :
3, 4.)
The Rod of Correction a Remedy for Foolishness.
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction
shall drive it far from him. (Prov. 22 : 15.)
There is No Remedy for Foolishness.
Though thou shouldst bray a fool in mortar, ... yet will not his
foolishness depart from him. (Prov. 27 : 22.)
Temptation to be Desired.