Our quarrel with the world is an echo of the endless quarrel proceeding within us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- External conflicts with others often reflect unresolved internal struggles within ourselves.
- In plain terms
- Conflicts with the world mirror conflicts inside you.
- What can you take from it?
- Address internal conflict to reduce external conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fights happen inside me?
- How does this affect my view?
Another view
Not all external conflict is due to internal issues; some are real.
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