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Cod has been a symbol of abundance and a source of conflict.
The mind is a battlefield where reason and emotion clash.
How can you frighten a man who has a gun?
From The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
I was not a coward. I was a coward.
Every civilization is a potential threat.
From The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
Human beings are drawn to the transcendent, but this search can lead to conflict.
History is full of the attempts of foxes to impose their ideas on the hedgehogs.
Conflict and cooperation shape the evolution of religious beliefs.
From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
Understanding the historical context of religions can reveal the roots of their conflicts.
The idea of holy war is a modern innovation.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
From The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The essence of tragedy is the conflict between the Apollonian and the Dionysian.
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.
From Foundation by Isaac Asimov
The scout mindset is the ability to hold two conflicting ideas in your mind at the same time.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
The struggle between good and evil defines the very essence of God’s story.
From God: A Biography by Jack Miles
Wars have been fought over salt.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
The history of life is a history of arms races.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
Codes have played a crucial role in warfare.
The battle between codemakers and codebreakers is eternal.
From The Code Book by Simon Singh
Understanding different religions can foster empathy and reduce conflict.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
I am not a failure. I am a failure.
Fundamentalism seeks certainty, but it ultimately leads to isolation and conflict.
From The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong
All problems are interpersonal relationship problems.
Dueling is a metaphor for the conflicts we face within ourselves.
Authenticity often clashes with the need to be liked.
From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez
Religion has often been a source of conflict, but it has also been a force for peace and reconciliation.
Obsession can be both a driving force and a destructive force.
Understanding the roots of violence in religion is crucial for addressing contemporary conflicts.
Religious beliefs often lead to conflict rather than understanding.
Memories warm you up from the inside. But they also tear you apart.
War is one of the constants of history, and it seems to be a part of the human condition.