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The wise man has long ears and a short tongue.

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A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.

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    Der Weise hat lange Ohren und eine kurze Zunge.

    बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति के लंबे कान और छोटी जीभ होती है।

    తెలివైన వ్యక్తికి పొడవైన చెవులు మరియు చిన్న నాలుక ఉంటుంది.

    聪明人有长耳朵和短舌头。

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