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A quote worth sharing

Do not think of knocking out another person's brains because he differs in opinion from you. It would be as rational to knock yourself on the head because you differ from yourself ten years ago.
Horace Mann (1796 - 1859)

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Jean-Luc Picard said…
Wise words.

My head hurts!
M. C. Pearson said…
Very true...very, very true.
carmilevy said…
I like the sentiment of this quotation. Of course, those most likely to benefit from it are the least likely to understand its meaning.

Life is too much of a challenge sometimes.
jac said…
great quote. too bad that too few really "get" this.
michele sent me!
Zephra said…
Deep stuff. But of so true...
Zephra said…
Oops here from Michele's

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