61 – Acuity
(4)
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness.
(16)
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the wise overlook an insult.
(1)
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
(13)
Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
(25)
Anxiety weights down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
(11)
Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
(18)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
(23)
The wise keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fools heart blurts out folly.
(24)
Diligent hands rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
(19)
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only for a moment.
(11)
Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
(13)
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
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