Prudence of the Wicked: Necessity For-Illustrated

The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.

‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it? …