Quote by Lao Tzu Download Open image ““When a person puts on a show, trying to appear great, their mediocrity is soon exposed.”” — Lao Tzu ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.1 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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