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    Posted: 31-May-2015 at 20:52
In The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 18 Verse 16 states:    
A man's gift clears the way for him, and gains him access to great men.      

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Proverbs 17:8 has the answer -
A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
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In the modern speak it could be translated to "Money talks, bulls*** walks".
"Arguing with someone who hates you or your ideas, is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter what move you make, your opponent will walk all over the board and scramble the pieces".
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Variants are many. Smile
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