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“If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.” – CHINESE PROVERB

If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people

This Chinese proverb encapsulates the notion of different time horizons in planning. It suggests that short-term planning involves practical and immediate actions, symbolized by sowing rice. Long-term planning entails investing in sustainable endeavors like planting trees that yield benefits over a decade. However, the most impactful and enduring planning involves educating people, which has a lasting influence on society and spans generations. The proverb underscores the value of education as a powerful tool for shaping the future.

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“If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people." – Chinese Proverb Click To Tweet

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