23 Doing wrong is like sport to a fool, but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.(A)
12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)
21 Folly is a joy to one who has no sense, but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.(A)
27 One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
5 The purposes in the human mind are like deep water, but the intelligent will draw them out.(A)
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