Noisy things often empty

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Noisy things often empty.

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Choices. · Real and apparent values. · Choice between worth and appearance. · view the constellation · filed as J262

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Filed under Choice between worth and appearance.

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Fox and noisy but empty drum Little coin in empty bottle noisy

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Loudest mourners not greatest sorrowers Among many vain words may be found some of wisdom Apparent beauty may be of the least importance. Ruler admires jewels's beauty but neglects to inquire about their marvelous virtues Choice between short and dangerous or long and sure way. (Cf. J21.5.3.)Choice between flattering lies and unflattering truths

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