There are three principles in a man's being and life, the principle of thought, the principle of speech, and the principle of action. The origin of all conflict between me and my fellow-men is that I do not say what I mean and I don't do what I say.
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"There are three principles in a man's being and life, the principle of thought, the principle of speech, and the principle of action. The origin of all conflict between me and my fellow-men is that I do not say what I mean and I don't do what I say." — Martin Buber
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There are three principles in a man's being and life, the principle of thought, the principle of speech, and the principle of action. The origin of all conflict between me and my fellow-men is that I do not say what I mean and I don't do what I say. — Martin Buber
About Martin Buber
Martin Buber was a Philosopher from Weimar Republic (1878–1965).
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This quote is attributed to Martin Buber, a Philosopher from Weimar Republic.
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Martin Buber lived from 1878 – 1965.