Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. - Confucius

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The Jews are a class violating every regulation of trade established by the Treasury Department, and also department orders and are herein expelled from the department within 24 hours from receipt of this order.

Confucius

Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly.

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