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Great minds think alike

Meaning: Intelligent people often reach the same conclusions.

Origin: English proverb from the 17th century, originally 'good wits jump.'

Translations

  • French: Les grands esprits se rencontrent (literally: Great minds meet)
  • Spanish: Las grandes mentes piensan igual (literally: Great minds think the same)
  • Japanese: 偉人の考えは似ている (Ijin no kangae wa nite iru) (literally: The thoughts of great people are similar)

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