The Book of Life
English book, p. 122
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
differences and conflicts. A life without disagreements is not possible. If every person and every group keeps clashing with others over disputes, progress will become impossible. The right approach, therefore, is to set aside disagreements and contentious matters, and direct all our energy toward practical work and development. If permanent avoidance is not possible, then at least for some time, there is no choice but to adopt this principle of restraint. A person cannot spend their strength on two fronts at the same time. If they become entangled in disputes, constructive work will stop. And if they focus on constructive work, the field of conflict will have to be left empty. In such a situation, what is wisdom? Wisdom is to abandon or postpone disputes and direct all possible energy toward construction and progress. GREAT VISION Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) was the 36th President of the United States. He was born in 1908 and passed away in 1973. He wanted to make America a Great Society. To achieve this, he implemented various measures, one of which was a change in the immigration law. Johnson placed the greatest importance on knowledge and education. He said that the most fundamental aspect of our

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