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Laozi Quotes: The truly wise are content to be last. They are, therefore, first. They are indifferent to themselves. They are, therefore self-confident.
         

The truly wise are content to be last. They are, therefore, first. They are indifferent to themselves. They are, therefore self-confident.


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This page presents the quote "The truly wise are content to be last. They are, therefore, first. They are indifferent to themselves. They are, therefore self-confident.". Author of this quote is Laozi. This quote is about wise, indifferent, self, confidence,.