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Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consis

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"Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials"

- Lin Yutang

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This quote is written / told by Lin Yutang between October 10, 1895 and March 26, 1976. He/she was a famous Author from China. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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