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Cherish those who seek the truth but beware of those who find it. The people who really want to hear what you have to say, the people who are truly interested in your ideas. But beware of those who are simply looking for an opportunity to tell you what they think you want to hear. They’re not necessarily bad people.
They may even be well-intentioned. But when they focus solely on what you have to say, rather than what you have to offer, they will end up being a distraction.
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