"I hate every violent overthrow, because as..." - Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
I hate every violent overthrow, because as much is destroyed as is gained by it.
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“A leaf that is destined to grow large is full of grooves and wrinkles at the start. Now if one has no patience and wants it smooth offhand like a willow leaf, there is trouble ahead.”
“He who cannot draw on three thousand years is living from hand to mouth.”
“Misunderstandings and neglect occasion more mischief in the world than malice and wickedness.”
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“The Koran says that there can be no heaven for one who sheds the blood of an innocent neighbour.”
“If we neglect or abandon those who are suffering in poverty ... not only are we depriving ourselves of potential opportunities for markets and economic growth, but ultimately that despair may turn to violence that turns on us.”
“If it can bleed, we can kill it.”