the Wiseman considers both sides
Page 334 the Wiseman considers both sides. He knows how great is the power of errors, how uncertain human affairs are, how many obstacles there are to the successive plans. Without committing himself, he awaits the doubt and capricious issues of events, and weighs certainty of purpose against uncertainty of results. Here also however he is protected by that reserve clause, without which he decides upon nothing And begins nothing Seneca.
— from The Flight Plan (Purpose/Wisdom/Risk)