Assumption Quote by Paul Watzlawick

“It follows from the assumption of a universally valid ideology, just as night follows day, that other positions are heresy.” quote by Paul Watzlawick — Download Open image

“It follows from the assumption of a universally valid ideology, just as night follows day, that other positions are heresy.”

Paul Watzlawick

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