A Quote by Mao Zedong

Knowledge is a matter of science and no dishonesty or conceit whatsoever is permissible. What is required is definitely the reverse - honesty and modesty.

Mao Zedong

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Mao Zedong
Chinese - Leader
December 26, 1893 - September 9, 1976

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