The constellation
J817 A soft answer turneth away wrath
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- Man called a rogue by a nobleman makes a joke of the insult. He thus avoids trouble · J817.1 entry
- Physician willing to believe in four persons. Angers a theologian by disputing doctrine of the Trinity. "Don't get angry," he says; "rather than have you condemn me to hell, I would believe in four persons." · J817.2 entry
- With a silent person one is alone. Angered bishop will not answer when addressed. Relents when priest says, "Since there is no one here I may heed the call of Nature." · J817.3 entry