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A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteo

Summary

This quote suggests that receiving a gift can cloud judgment and compromise the integrity of wise individuals. It implies that when someone is offered a gift, they may become biased or swayed in their thinking, which can lead them to distort or compromise their ethical principles. The quote warns that even those who are typically righteous and wise can potentially be influenced by material or personal gain, ultimately giving weight to the corrupting power of gifts.

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