of a thing # 21_ECC_07_08 # Better [is] the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: [and] the patient in spirit [is] better than the proud in spirit. of a thing # 21_ECC_08_01 # Who [is] as the wise [man]? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.