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In proportion to the fuel, so will the fire burn, and in proportion to the obstinacy, so will strife increase; in proportion to a person's strength will be his anger, and in proportion to his wealth he will increase his wrath.
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Refrain from strife, and your sins will be fewer; for the hot-tempered kindle strife,
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and the sinner disrupts friendships and sows discord among those who are at peace.
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In proportion to the fuel, so will the fire burn, and in proportion to the obstinacy, so will strife increase; in proportion to a person's strength will be his anger, and in proportion to his wealth he will increase his wrath.
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A hasty quarrel kindles a fire, and a hasty dispute sheds blood.
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If you blow on a spark, it will glow; if you spit on it, it will be put out; yet both come out of your mouth.
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