- It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity.
- A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
- Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.
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- It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
- He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
- Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
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