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Ancient Tales of Wisdom: Do Not Pursue or Indulge in Vanity
November 19, 2021
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Ancient tales of wisdom remind us of the traditions and moral values that have been treasured all over the world. We hope the stories and messages in our Tales of Wisdom series help uplift the hearts and minds of our readers. This retold tale, “Do Not Pursue or Indulge in Vanity,” is one of many…
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