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“If you want to cut down a tree, it is no use to climb into its branches.”

Quote by Vinoba Bhave

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Vinoba Bhave was an Indian social reformer, writer, and philosopher. He was a prominent figure in the Satyagraha movement and is known for his work in land reforms and rural development. Bhave was born on September 11, 1895, and passed away on November 15, 1982. more

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