“When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set.”

— Lin Yutang

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About Lin Yutang

Author • Chinese

Lin Yutang was a renowned Chinese writer, translator, and inventor whose works introduced Chinese culture and philosophy to the Western world. His most famous books, "My Country and My People" and "The Importance of...

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