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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No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.
Nothing is a permanent except change.
One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.
Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.
Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.
Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.
It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.
you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.
If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.
Ignoring is not the same thing as being tolerant
Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.
Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.