If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

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Confucius was Chinese philosopher (c. 551 – c. 479 bce). Confucius, born Kong Qiu (ε­”δΈ˜), was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. Read more on Wikipedia →

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