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A word to the wise is enough.

Dictum sapienti sat est.

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More commonly found as Verbum sapienti (same meaning) and abbreviated to verb. sap. ; proverbially, “A word to the wise is sufficient”

Variants

A sentence is enough for a sensible man. (translator unknown)

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