If you are planning for one year, grow rice. If you are planning for 20 years grow trees. If you are planning for centuries, grow men. (Chinese Proverb)

If you are planning for one year, grow rice. If you are planning for 20 years grow trees. If you are planning for centuries, grow men.

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