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Knowledge does not grow like a tree where you dig a hole, plant your feet, cover them with dirt, and pour water on them daily. knowledge grows with time, work, and dedicated effort. it cannot come by any other means.
-Ed Parker
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Knowledge Does Not Grow Like A Tree

Ed Parker
Knowledge does not grow like a tree where you dig a hole, plant your feet, cover them with dirt, and pour water on them daily. knowledge grows with time, work, and dedicated effort. it cannot come by any other means.
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