Down with the Fools and the Sluggards.
Chapter 26 discusses the consequences of being a Fool or a Sluggard... Neither are good and the Wise man will keep a distance from men displaying either characteristic. The chapter describes the negative consequences for those who associate with Fools and Sluggards. Fools are those who value speaking over listening. The Foolish do not have plans or goals...they move in random directions and seldom show forward progress. Often the Foolish will be motivated by the meritless words of other Fools. The Fool may not have sense enough to identify what is right from what is wrong. The Sluggard is one who is simply unwilling to do what is right. The Sluggard will take the "easy path" which often leads to long-term destruction. The Sluggard is the epitome of the undisciplined. These vile characters will expect other to carry their load without remorse or reservation. The Fool can Learn. The Sluggard can crank it up...No one is beyond hope, Everyone can move forwards and exhibit growth. Often the progress is slow, Sometimes the progress is painful...But progress is progress and it is always worth the cost. Small improvements every day add up to major changes. There must be a Plan. There needs to be a roadmap or a direction. Movement without a direction is always inefficient, Often ineffective, and sometimes even detrimental. The Wise have a plan and direction for growth.
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