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Delight Quote by Confucius

“They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who deligt in it.” quote by Confucius — Download Open image

“They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who deligt in it.”

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Every natural power exhilarates; a true talent delights the possessor first.

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