The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
The beginning of quarreling is like water escaping through a small breach, which then widens and spreads until it is difficult to hold back. For that reason contention is to be left off at its outset, before it is meddled with and grows larger. One person's lack of prudence, hasty temper, and wrong course can supply that small beginning, and from it serious trouble comes upon others.
The beginning of quarreling is like water escaping through a small breach, which then widens and spreads until it is difficult to hold back. For that reason contention is to be left off at its outset, before it is meddled with and grows larger. One person's lack of prudence, hasty temper, and wrong course can supply that small beginning, and from it serious trouble comes upon others.