Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character.
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Couples are wholes and not wholes, what agrees disagrees, the concordant is discordant. From all things one and from one all things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the dual nature of relationships, emphasizing that unity can coexist with conflict.
Heraclitus suggests that couples are intricate entities that embody both harmony and discord. The idea that 'from all things one and from one all things' highlights the interconnectedness of relationships, where individual differences can create both agreement and disagreement, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding and unity.
Themes
RelationshipsUnityDiscordPhilosophyCouples
In practice
Example use cases
In a relationship workshop focused on conflict resolution.
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