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Conflict Quote by John Rawls

“Many of our most serious conflicts are conflicts within ourselves.…” quote by John Rawls — Download Open image

“Many of our most serious conflicts are conflicts within ourselves. Those who suppose their judgements are always consistent are unreflective or dogmatic.”

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