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• The wise man fears and avoids evil, the fool goes near and feels safe. (Proverbs 14, 16)

• The clever servant enjoys the king's favor but the fool has to suffer his anger. (Proverbs 14, 35)

• Paternal correction is scorned by the fool, but the one who listens shows discretion. (Proverbs 15, 5)

• Wise men's lips sow knowledge whereas the fool's thoughts are not safe. (Proverbs 15, 7)

• Noble language does not suit the fool and even less do lies suit a prince. (Proverbs 17, 7)

• A discerning man is more impressed by a reprimand than a fool is by a hundred lashes. (Proverbs 17, 10)

• It is better to meet with a bear deprived of her cubs than with a fool in his foolishness. (Proverbs 17, 12)

• What good is money in a fool's hand? How can he buy wisdom? He has no sense. (Proverbs 17, 16)

• He who fathers a fool has acquired misery, there is no joy for a fool's father. (Proverbs 17, 21)

• The discerning man keeps wisdom before his eyes; the fool's eyes are on every corner of the world. (Proverbs 17, 24)

• Then the fool, if silent, can pass as wise; the clever man keeps his lips sealed. (Proverbs 17, 28)

• The fool does not relish reflection but only the airing of his own views. (Proverbs 18, 2)