Two things may happen when we meet someone: either we become friends or we try to convince that person to accept our beliefs. The same thing happens when a hot coal meets another piece of coal: it either shares its fire with it or is overwhelmed by the other`s size and is extinguished.
quoted by Paulo Coelho - Stories for Parents, Children and Grandchildren
EpictetusAncient Greek philosopher |
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