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Confucius, The Analects Quotes: Lord Chi Wen thought three times before taking any action. When the Master heard this, he said: Twice is plenty enough.
         

Lord Chi Wen thought three times before taking any action. When the Master heard this, he said: Twice is plenty enough.


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Lord Chi Wen thought three times before taking any action. When the Master heard this, he said: Twice is plenty enough.
         



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