Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take warning.

贫穷而有聪明的少年人，胜过年老不肯纳谏的愚昧王。

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Let's see how smart you are: wise people save for the future, but foolish people spend whatever they get.

让我们看看你到底有多聪明：聪明的人总是为未来进行储蓄，愚蠢的人却花光他们的所有。

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But is he foolish?

但他愚蠢吗？

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Following his heart as he did was foolish but it happens.

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