• Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.

  Confucius
  Chinese philosopher 551 v.C. - 479 v.C.
  

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1. accomplished
2. thoroughly
3. looking
4. affairs
5. their
6. being

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Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished. by : Confucius

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