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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. The idea that you have to start small before you can achieve great things is something that has been passed down through history for thousands of years. As the world grows more complex, it’s easy to forget this basic truth. But, as Gandhi said, “you must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Source: Confucius: The Analects
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