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Bruce Lee

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

Respect

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Having knowledge can make you influential and able to control situations, but it is your moral qualities and integrity that earn you admiration from others. People tend to value and honor someone who demonstrates good character more than someone who is simply knowledgeable.

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