An inch of time is an inch of gold but you can’t buy that inch of time with an inch of gold.

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"If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people."

- Chinese Proverb

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"Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still."

- Chinese Proverb

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"A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses."

- Chinese Proverb

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"A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom."

- Chinese Proverb

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"Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still."

- Chinese Proverb

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

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"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

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"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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