"There are many who are in such haste to climb to distinction that they skip some of the rounds of the ladder and in so doing lose experience which they must have in order to become intelligent workers. In their zeal the knowledge of many things looks unimportant to them. They skim over the surface and do not go deep into the mine of truth, thus by a slow and painstaking process gaining an experience that will enable them to be of special help to others. We want our medical students to be men and women who are most thorough and who feel it their duty to improve every talent lent them, that they may finally double their entrusted capital. CT 476.1"
"He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly."
Both passages touch on the value of patience and thoroughness in acquiring knowledge and understanding. The EGW passage warns against skipping steps in learning, while Proverbs 14:29 contrasts the wise, patient person with the hasty, foolish one.
"The light that God has given in medical missionary lines will not cause His people to be regarded as inferior in scientific medical knowledge, but will fit them to stand upon the highest eminence. God would have them stand as a wise and understanding people because of His presence with them. In the strength of Him who is the Source of all wisdom, all grace, defects and ignorance may be overcome. CT 476.2"
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
Both passages emphasize that God is the source of wisdom and that those who seek it from Him will receive it.