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“A host of positive psychological changes inevitably will result from widespread economic security. The dignity of the individual will flourish when the decisions concerning his life are in his own hands, when he has the means to seek self-improvement. Personal conflicts among husbands, wives and children will diminish when the unjust measurement of human worth on the scale of dollars is eliminated.”

“It has been the fashion to speak of the conflict between human rights and property rights, and from this it has come to be widely believed that the use of private property is tainted with evil and should not be espoused by rational and civilized men... the only dependable foundation of personal liberty is the personal economic security of private property. The Good Society.”

“Men will see in their king or in their rulers men like themselves perhaps unworthy or open to criticism, but they will not on that account refuse obedience if they see reflected in them the authority of Christ, God and Man. Peace and harmony, too, will result; for with the spread and the universal extension of the kingdom of Christ, men will become more and more conscious of the link that binds them together, and thus many conflicts will either be prevented entirely or at least their bitterness be diminished.”

“Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.”

Men War Wisdom Fighting Loses Conflict Losing Anger Gambling Nothing To Lose Fighting On

Author:Baltasar Gracian

“Ultimately, only diplomacy can bring about a durable solution to the challenge posed by Iran's nuclear program. As President and Commander in Chief, I will do what is necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. However, I have a profound responsibility to try to resolve our differences peacefully, rather than rush towards conflict.”

“In any conflict area, it is always the women who are the first point of attack. But I think the more they have seen of oppression and violence, they have gotten more brave, more strong, more fearless than they were. You see this refusal to just keep quiet and do as you are told.”

“One has to accept pain as a condition of existence. One has to court doubt and darkness as the cost of knowing. One needs a will stubborn in conflict, but apt always to the total acceptance of every consequence of living and dying.”

Life Needs Wisdom Pain Existence Accepting Darkness Knowing Doubt Conditions Dying Acceptance Cost Conflict Consequence Court Live Life Stubborn

Book:The devil's advocate ; The second victory ; Daughter of silence ; The salamander ; The shoes of the fisherman

Source: The devil's advocate ; The second victory ; Daughter of silence ; The salamander ; The shoes of the fisherman

“In the frank expression of conflicting opinions lies the greatest promise of wisdom in governmental action.”

Wisdom Action Lying Opinion Expression Promise Conflict Frank Conflicting Opinions

Author:Louis D. Brandeis

“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.”

“Where wisdom reigns, there is no conflict between thinking and feeling.”

Thinking Life Feelings Wisdom Understanding Conflict Reign Memories Dreams Reflections

Book:Salt and the alchemical soul: three essays

Source: Salt and the alchemical soul: three essays

“In the land of "I know," there is always competitiveness, jealousy, pretence, pride and arrogance. It is an aggressive realm - the realm of the ego. I say refuse citizenship. In the land of "I dont know," the inhabitants move without conflict and are naturally quiet, happy and peaceful. The wise stay here.”

Knows Wisdom Spiritual Moving Wise Land Pride Quiet Conflict Ego Refuse Peaceful Realms Arrogance Aggressive Citizenship Competitiveness Pretence Pride And Arrogance

Author:Mooji

“If those who do not possess knowledge avoid the scholarly discussions, disagreement will end.”