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Saying / Proverb★★★★

He is a fool who cannot be angry; he is a wise man who will not.

PROVERB.

The point

True wisdom restrains anger rather than being incapable of it.

Scripture
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Audience
Adults
Tone
Wise · Reflective
To tell aloud
under a minute · 16 words
Subjects
WisdomVirtueAngerSelf-Control

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