A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion

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Despise learning and make everyone pay for your ignorance Despise learning and make everyone pay for your ignorance
A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study
In his decision the judge with seven reasons gives only one in court In his decision the judge with seven reasons gives only one in court
A hundred men may make an encampment, but it takes a woman to make a home A hundred men may make an encampment, but it takes a woman to make a home
When a large vessel has opened a way it is easy for a small one to follow When a large vessel has opened a way it is easy for a small one to follow

Chinese sayings and proverbs