Write a program that, when run, will print out its own source code [closed]

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A puzzle - a program printing its own source

In your favorite programming language, write a program that, when run, will print out its own source code!

Sounds interesting, now let's go!
ps: Literally, there is "NO" use case for this, just plain curiosity!

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