Man fools himself He prays for a long life and he fears old age

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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
Long roads test the horse, long dealings the friend Long roads test the horse, long dealings the friend
Weaving a net is better than praying for fish at the edge of the water Weaving a net is better than praying for fish at the edge of the water
Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself

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