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When a man of understanding hears a wise saying, he will praise it and add to it; when a reveler hears it, he dislikes it and casts it behind his back.
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A fool's narration is like a burden on a journey, but delight will be found in the speech of the intelligent.
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The utterance of a sensible man will be sought in the assembly, and they will ponder his words in their minds.
18
Like a house that has vanished, so is wisdom to a fool; and the knowledge of the ignorant is unexamined talk.
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To a senseless man education is fetters on his feet, and like manacles on his right hand.
20
A fool raises his voice when he laughs, but a clever man smiles quietly.
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To a sensible man education is like a golden ornament, and like a bracelet on the right arm.
22
The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but a man of experience stands respectfully before it.
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A boor peers into the house from the door, but a cultivated man remains outside.
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It is ill-mannered for a man to listen at a door, and a discreet man is grieved by the disgrace.
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The lips of strangers will speak of these things, but the words of the prudent will be weighed in the balance.