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The laughter of a fool is like the crackling of thorns burning under a pot. Even this is pointless.

Oppression can turn a wise person into a fool, and a bribe can corrupt the mind.

The end of something is better than its beginning. It is better to be patient than arrogant.

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Like the crackling of thorns(A) under the pot,
    so is the laughter(B) of fools.
    This too is meaningless.

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

The end of a matter is better than its beginning,
    and patience(D) is better than pride.

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