A fool's mind is at the mercy of his tongue and a wise man's tongue is under the control ofhis mind.

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This quote is taken from the book of Proverbs. It is about the proper use of language. A fool’s mind is at the mercy of his tongue. A wise man’s tongue is under the control of his mind. The way that someone speaks can either show his intelligence or lack there of.

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