Opposition brings concord. Out of discord comes the fairest harmony.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Conflict creates harmony; from discord emerges the most beautiful order.
- In plain terms
- Opposition leads to the best harmony.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace conflict as a source of growth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does conflict become destructive?
- How can we channel disagreement constructively?
Another view
Not all conflict yields positive outcomes.
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