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“While they have not got their aims, their anxiety is how to get them. When they have got them, their anxiety is lest they should lose them.”

Quote by Confucius

Book:The Complete Confucius

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The Complete Confucius

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Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu or Zhongni, was a great philosopher, educator, and politician during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He advocated for benevolence, rule of propriety, and the doctrine of the mean, and his thoughts have had a profound impact on Chinese and world culture. more

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