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The heart of the wise is to his right,
    and the heart of the fool is to his left.
Even as the fool walks along the way,
    his heart lacks sense
    and tells everyone what a fool he is.

If a ruler’s spirit rises up against you,
    do not leave your post,
for composure allays great offences.

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The heart of the wise inclines to the right,
    but the heart of the fool to the left.
Even as fools walk along the road,
    they lack sense
    and show everyone(A) how stupid they are.
If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
    do not leave your post;(B)
    calmness can lay great offenses to rest.(C)

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