Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire. Jest not with a rude man, lest thine ancestors be disgraced

Sirach
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Jest not with a rude man, lest thine ancestors be disgraced. This quote is from the book of Proverbs and is meant to convey that it’s best not to waste time talking with those who are not well-mannered. The implication is that if you spend too much time chatting with someone who doesn’t treat you well, then the people in your family will be embarrassed by that person.

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