“In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone '…” — Chinese proverb · The Inspired Sage

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In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone 's letter.

— Chinese proverb

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Attributed to: Chinese proverb
Culture / tradition: Chinese
Published in: Aboriginal Proverbs: Spoken By The Indigenous
Attribution status: As published

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