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Don’t waste your breath on fools,
    for they will despise the wisest advice.

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Don’t waste your breath on a rebel. He will despise the wisest advice.

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12 To one who listens, valid criticism
    is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.

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12 It is a badge of honor to accept valid criticism.

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An open rebuke
    is better than hidden love!

Wounds from a sincere friend
    are better than many kisses from an enemy.

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Open rebuke is better than hidden love!

Wounds from a friend are better than kisses from an enemy!

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17 As iron sharpens iron,
    so a friend sharpens a friend.

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17 A friendly discussion is as stimulating as the sparks that fly when iron strikes iron.

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29 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
    will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.

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29 The man who is often reproved but refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken and never have another chance.

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