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Chinese proverb
Why it matters
The ideal moment to act passed long ago, but the next best moment is now — so begin today.
Türkçe
Bir ağaç dikmek için en iyi zaman yirmi yıl önceydi. İkinci en iyi zaman şimdi.Çin atasözü
Harekete geçmenin ideal anı çoktan geçti, ama bir sonraki en iyi an şimdi — öyleyse bugün başla.
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