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"彼の人々の間では年齢は尊重されていたが、業績は崇拝されていた。長老たちが言うには、子供が手を洗えば王子と食事をすることができる。"

Chinua Achebe

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Simplified Meaning:

In his culture, older people were honored, but people who accomplished things were greatly admired. They believed that even a young person could be with important people if they worked hard and prepared themselves properly.

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