Quote by David Bohm
Suppose we were able to share meanings freely without a compulsive

Suppose we were able to share meanings freely without a compulsive urge to impose our view or conform to those of others and without distortion and self-deception. Would this not constitute a real revolution in culture? – David Bohm

Other quotes by David Bohm

Yet, in spite of this world-wide system of linkages, there is, at this very moment, a general feeling that communication is breaking down everywhere, on an unparalleled scale. – David Bohm

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communication
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Yet it looks as if the thing we use to solve our problems with is the source of our problems. Its like going to the doctor and having him make you ill. In fact, in 20% of medical cases we do apparently have that going on. But in the case of thought, its far over 20%. – David Bohm

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Medical
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The ability to perceive or think differently is more important than the knowledge gained. – David Bohm

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Knowledge
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Singularity in the right hath ruined many; happy those who are convinced of the general opinion. – Benjamin Franklin

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Men often take their imagination for their heart and they believe they are converted as soon as they think of being converted. – Blaise Pascal

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Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof. – Khalil Gibran

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The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right. – Alexander Hamilton

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Sometimes the best helping hand you can get is a good, firm push. – Joann Thomas

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