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Attention is the spotlight of consciousness.

The world owes all its onward impulses to men ill at ease. The happy man inevitably confines himself within ancient limits.

The best way to understand labor markets is to look at real-world data, not just theoretical models.

适应性是当今动荡市场中企业最大的优势。

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

Be patient, wait for opportunities patiently.

内地某副市长来华为考察参观，在欢迎晚宴上，副市长问任正非：“为了促进企业的发展，政府究竟应该干些什么？”，任正非如此答到。