A gem is not

A gem is not
A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.
  

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A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.
The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.
Prayrer changes things by changing people.
In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.
Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.
Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.
The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.
The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.
Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.
Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid
Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.
Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.