Conflict Quote by Norman Cousins

“If there is a conflict between the easy drift of prosperity and the ordeal of peace, the ordeal of peace comes first.” quote by Norman Cousins — Download Open image

“If there is a conflict between the easy drift of prosperity and the ordeal of peace, the ordeal of peace comes first.”

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My reason nourishes my faith and my faith my reason.

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