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what is the meaning of "the man who moves a mountain begins by carrying stones"?
Celz Lin It means if you want to do something big, start doing it in small steps until you reach your goal. It’s definitely the business practice in Asia. This…moreIt means if you want to do something big, start doing it in small steps until you reach your goal. It’s definitely the business practice in Asia. This is the most accurate translation.(less)
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The Analects
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