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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Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.
Evil alone has oil for every wheel
We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable
Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.
To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.
The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.
A miserand a liar bargain quickly.
In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.
We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.
To teach isto learn twice.
Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.
What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.