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Quote by Andre Gide
It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, tha

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace. – Andre Gide

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There are very few monsters who warrant the fear we have of them. – Andre Gide

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Fear
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Know thyself! A maxim as pernicious as it is ugly. Whoever observes himself arrests his own development. A caterpillar who wanted to know itself well would never become a butterfly. – Andre Gide

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Butterflies
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Great authors are admirable in this respect: in every generation they make for disagreement. Through them we become aware of our differences. – Andre Gide

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respect
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