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My child, if you listen to what I am saying and put it into practice, one of these days you will thank me for it. Be moderate in everything you do, and you will never get sick.
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People appreciate a generous host, and he deserves their praise.
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But everybody in town will complain about a host who is stingy with food, and their complaints are justified.
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Don't try to prove your manhood by how much you can drink. Wine has been the ruin of many.
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An arrogant person's character shows through when he is in a drunken argument, in the same way that iron is tested when it is heated red-hot and then dipped in water.
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Wine can put new life into you if you drink it in moderation. What would life be like without it? Wine was created to make us happy.
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If you drink it in moderation and at the right time, it can lift your spirits and make you cheerful,
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but if you drink when you are angry and upset, it leads to headaches, embarrassment, and disgrace.
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A drunken fool can lose his temper and hurt himself. His drinking makes him weak and an easy target for angry blows.
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Never rebuke a person when you have both been drinking. Don't hurt his feelings while he is having a good time. It's not the time to criticize anyone, or to ask him to pay back a debt.