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 # The words of wise people spoken quietly are heard better
 
-Here "heard" represents understanding. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "It is easier to understands the words that wise people speak quietly" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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+"It is easier to understands the words that wise people speak quietly"
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