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“in the nature of man, we find three principall causes of quarrel. First, Competition; Secondly, Diffidence; Thirdly, Glory. The first, maketh men invade for Gain; the second, for Safety; and the third, for Reputation.” Thomas Hobbes, “Leviathan” - 1651

“I am at peace with God, my conflict is with man.” Charlie Chaplin, “My Autobiography” - 1964

“To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West, know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.” Barack Obama, “Inaugural Address” - 20 January 2009

“You must come to violent conflicts and make a noise in order to produce your sparks. But their disconnected flashes merely assist your pride, and not your clear vision.” Rabindranath Tagore, “The Home and the World” - 1916

“God of Jacob! it is the meeting of two fierce tides—the conflict of two oceans moved by adverse winds!” Walter Scott, “Ivanhoe” - 1820

“There were crimes and quarrels, alongside kindness and cooperation; there were people who loved each other and people who did not; it was a human world.” Orson Scott Card, “Ender's Game” - 1985

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God leadership competition man pride humanity peace destruction adversity glory vision cooperation building

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Walter Scott (1)
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