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Opposites Reinforce Each Other

  • Something exists only because its opposite exists.
  • Friendship is a way to cope with enemies. Altruism is a way to cope with selfishness. Love is a way to cope with hate.
  • People define their identity by what they are not. That's what sets you apart from other nations, religions,etc. You are what you are not.
  • Light defines darkenss, and darkness defines light.
  • In politics, democracy was a lot more popular when it was the opposite of fascism and communism. As the number of dictatorships decreases, the appeal of democracy also decreases. The citizens of democracies feel confused and disoriented.