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Honest people Quote by Chanakya

“A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first. - Chanakya” quote by Chanakya — Download Open image

“A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first. - Chanakya”

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