Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; …

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Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old. ✨ Confucius (2014). THE SAYINGS OF CONFUCIUS, p.46, Lulu.com
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Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old. ✨ Confucius (2014). THE SAYINGS OF CONFUCIUS, p.46, Lulu.com

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