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The dread anger of a king is like the growling of a lion;
    anyone who provokes him to anger forfeits life itself.
It is honourable to refrain from strife,
    but every fool is quick to quarrel.
The lazy person does not plough in season;
    harvest comes, and there is nothing to be found.

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