Better an empty purse than an empty head.

钱袋可以扁，脑袋不能空。

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Better an empty purse than an empty head!

宁可钱袋瘪，不可头脑空！

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An empty purse is much better than an empty head.

宁可钱带瘪，不要脑袋空。

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An empty purse is much better than an empty head.

宁可钱带瘪，不要脑袋空。

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