[Level 7] 236: 愚公移山・賣油翁 – The Foolish Old Man Removes the Mountains and the Old Oil Merchant – 6/6

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He poured a ladle of oil, through the hole of the copper coin, slowly pouring it into the bottle gourd.
         

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After the whole ladle had been emptied, the copper coin wasn't even wet.
         

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The old man said: "You see, I can also do this just because I'm experienced."
         

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After seeing the old man's skills, he smiled and set the oil-selling uncle on his way.
         

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What exactly is intelligence and wisdom? Is it eloquence, or is it just being quick-witted?
         

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A person may have eloquence, but may not necessarily have depth; a person may have quick wits, but may not necessarily see things long term.
         

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Only hard work can maximize one's potential - only the so-called sayings: "diligence makes up for dullness" and "practice makes perfect" are the way of wisdom.
         

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What do you all think?
         


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