In any free society, the conflict between social conformity and individual liberty is permanent, unresolvable, and necessary

Quote by Kathleen Norris

Topics: Liberty Quotes, Society Quotes

Changing husbands is only changing troubles.

Changing husbands is only changing troubles.

In middle age we are apt to reach the horrifying conclusion that all sorrow, all...

In middle age we are apt to reach the horrifying conclusion that all sorrow, all...

None of us knows what the next change is going to be, what unexpected opportunity...

None of us knows what the next change is going to be, what unexpected opportunity...

Each and every one of us has one obligation, during the bewildered days of our...

Each and every one of us has one obligation, during the bewildered days of our...

Hate is all a lie, there is no truth in hate

Hate is all a lie, there is no truth in hate

Over and over again mediocrity is promoted because real worth isn't to be found.

Over and over again mediocrity is promoted because real worth isn't to be found.

Just the knowledge that a good book is awaiting one at the end of a...

Just the knowledge that a good book is awaiting one at the end of a...

When you are unhappy, is there anything more maddening than to be told that you...

When you are unhappy, is there anything more maddening than to be told that you...

One may have been a fool, but there's no foolishness like being bitter.

One may have been a fool, but there's no foolishness like being bitter.

You can surmount the obstacles in your path if you are determined, courageous and hard-working....

You can surmount the obstacles in your path if you are determined, courageous and hard-working....

Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds...

Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds...

Growth in wisdom may be exactly measured by decrease in bitterness.

Growth in wisdom may be exactly measured by decrease in bitterness.

Whenever one finds oneself inclined to bitterness, it is a sign of emotional failure.

Whenever one finds oneself inclined to bitterness, it is a sign of emotional failure.

It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife.

It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife.

I am sorry to think that you do not get a man's most effective criticism...

I am sorry to think that you do not get a man's most effective criticism...

Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hate....

Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hate....

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.

Bitterness imprisons life; love releases it. Bitterness paralyzes life; love empowers it. Bitterness sours life;...

Bitterness imprisons life; love releases it. Bitterness paralyzes life; love empowers it. Bitterness sours life;...

An angry woman is vindictive beyond measure, and hesitates at nothing in her bitterness.

An angry woman is vindictive beyond measure, and hesitates at nothing in her bitterness.

Who has never tasted what is bitter does not know what is sweet.

Who has never tasted what is bitter does not know what is sweet.