Ecclesiastes 9:15-17

¹⁵In that town there was a man who was poor but very wise. Because of doing what that man suggested, the town was saved; but people soon forgot about him.

¹⁶So I realized that although being wise is better than being strong, if you are poor, no one will appreciate what you do, and people will soon forget what you said.

¹⁷Speaking quietly what is very wise is much more sensible than a king shouting to foolish people.