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Old people are proud of their grandchildren,
    and children are proud of their parents.

Fools should not be proud,
    and rulers should not be liars.

Some people think they can pay others to do anything they ask.
    They think it will work every time.

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Children’s children(A) are a crown to the aged,
    and parents are the pride of their children.

Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
    how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(B)

A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
    they think success will come at every turn.(C)

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