It is good to profess betimes, and practise at leasure.

THere is a saying, That the best choice is of an old Physician and a young Lawyer: The rea∣son suppos'd, because where errors are fatal, ability of judgement and moderation are required; but where ad∣vantages may be wrought upon, diligence and quickness of wit are of more special use. But if it be considered who are generally most esteemed, it will appear, that opinion of the multitude sets up the one, and the favour of Authority upholds the other; yet in truth, a mans age and time are of necessary regard, such of themselves succeeding best, who in these or any other professions, neither defer their re∣solution too long, nor begin their practice too soon; where∣as ordinarily, they who are immaturely adventurous, by their iusufficiency hurt others; they who are tedious in de∣liberation, by some improvidence hinder them∣selves.