He thought he was smart, but he remembered the proverb 'a fool may give a wise man council', and understood the importance of listening to others' opinions.

I have been to Buenos Aires.

He got a three of a kind in poker.

The Republic of South Africa is located at the southernmost tip of the African continent.

He started smoking due to peer pressure.

His novel contains many beautiful passages of literature.

He was able to achieve career success and fame after much hardship.

He was called the embodiment of evil.

He is from Ureshino-cho.

Makoto is my best friend.