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If a wise person cheats people,
    he becomes a fool.
If you accept a bribe,
    you will no longer think properly.
If you finish some work,
    that is better than to start something new.
It is better to be patient than to be proud.
Control your angry thoughts.
    Only fools allow their anger to continue.

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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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