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Reminder of the wisdom of a well-placed quip

By Chris Davis | China Daily | Updated: 2016-11-10 08:31

When I lived in Kenya, there was a sign often posted on the walls of bars and saloons, an admonishment apparently aimed at keeping the peace. "Never argue with a fool," it read. "People might not know the difference."

I thought about that tidbit of tribal wisdom more than once during this past presidential campaign cycle, most of the time not sure which side was the one that should be heeding the advice.

Donald Trump may be moving into the White House, but the real winner of this US presidential race has been rancor. And just like listening to next door neighbors quarrel through paper-thin walls, it's a relief when it finally ends.

Reminder of the wisdom of a well-placed quip

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