Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself

Similar sayings:

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever
In shallow holes moles make fools of dragons In shallow holes moles make fools of dragons
Man fools himself He prays for a long life and he fears old age Man fools himself He prays for a long life and he fears old age
Do not seek answers; seek to understand the questions Do not seek answers; seek to understand the questions
A bird does not sing because it has an answer It sings because it has a song A bird does not sing because it has an answer It sings because it has a song

Chinese sayings and proverbs