Conflictis the gadfly

Conflictis the gadfly
Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.
  

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You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.
Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.
Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.
If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.
The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.
Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.
I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.
Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.
Bekind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.
Power comes from sincere service
Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.