A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
Widely attributed to Laozi (Tao Te Ching), but sometimes also to Confucius in popular culture; however, its direct presence in the Analects is debated.
c. 551-479 BCE (Attribution to Confucius is less certain than to Laozi)
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"In a state governed by the Way, poverty and low station are cause for shame; in a state bereft of the Way, wealth and high rank are cause for shame."
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