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A wise man’s heart leads him in the right way.
    But the heart of a foolish person leads him in the wrong way.
A foolish person is not wise.
    It shows in everything he does.
Even as he walks along the road,
    he shows everyone how stupid he is.
Don’t leave your job
    just because the ruler is angry with you.
Remain calm.
    It will help correct your mistakes.

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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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