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Don’t answer a fool in terms of his folly,
    or you will be descending to his level;
but answer a fool as his folly deserves,
    so that he won’t think he is wise.
Telling a message to a fool and sending him out
    is like cutting off one’s feet and drinking violence.

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Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
    or you yourself will be just like him.(A)
Answer a fool according to his folly,
    or he will be wise in his own eyes.(B)
Sending a message by the hands of a fool(C)
    is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.

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