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Extortion can make a fool out of the wise,
    and a bribe corrupts the heart.
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning;
    better is a patient spirit than a lofty one.
Do not let anger upset your spirit,
    for anger lodges in the bosom of a fool.

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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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