“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” — Confucius · The Inspired Sage

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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

— Confucius

Chinese philosopher

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Attributed to: Confucius
Culture / tradition: Chinese
Published in: Whispering Sages: From Their Mouths To Your Ears
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Attributed to Confucius; likely a later Chinese proverb.

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