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¶ Surely oppression makes a wise man mad, and a gift destroys the heart.

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and he who has suffered in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

Do not be hasty in thy spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

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Extortion turns a wise person into a fool,
    and a bribe(A) corrupts the heart.

The end of a matter is better than its beginning,
    and patience(B) is better than pride.
Do not be quickly provoked(C) in your spirit,
    for anger resides in the lap of fools.(D)

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