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Insolence produces only strife, but wisdom is found with those who take advice.
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Wealth gotten by worthless means dwindles away, but he who amasses it by hard work will increase it.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
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He who despises a word will suffer for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
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The teaching of a wise man is a fountain of life, enabling one to avoid deadly traps.
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Good common sense produces grace, but the way of the treacherous is rough.
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Every cautious person acts with knowledge, but a fool parades his folly.
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A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
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Poverty and shame are for him who won't be taught, but he who heeds reproof will be honored.
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Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning away from evil is abhorrent to fools.
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He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will suffer.