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^(C1)Do not become teachers in large numbers, ^(C2)my brothers, since you know that we who are teachers will incur a ^(F1)stricter judgment.

For we all ^(C1)stumble in many ways. ^(C2)If anyone does not stumble in ^(F1)what he says, he is a ^(C3)perfect man, able to ^(F2)(C4)rein in the whole body as well.

Now ^(C1)if we put the bits into the horses' mouths so that they will obey us, we direct their whole body as well.

Look at the ships too: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are nevertheless directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot determines.

So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it ^(C1)boasts of great things. ^(C2)See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!

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