There are three principles in a man's being and life, the principle of thought, the principle of speech, and the principle of action. The origin of all conflict between me and my fellow-men is that I do not say what I mean and I don't do what I say.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Conflict arises when thought, speech, and action are misaligned.
- In plain terms
- Conflicts happen when we don't mean what we say or do.
- What can you take from it?
- Align your thoughts, words, and deeds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do your words and actions diverge?
Another view
Sometimes silence protects better than speech.
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The world is not divine sport, it is divine destiny. There is a divine meaning of the world, of man, of human persons, of you and me.
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