From the Roots of Asia, the Five of Wands; from the Mahjongg Oracle, Unicorn:
Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots.
—Victor Hugo
We humans have a high regard for our own opinions, but not so much those of others. It can be infuriating talking to someone who has a different idea about how things should be done, often not realizing we are providing the same experience for them. There is no movement until we realize facts and ethical values are very different than opinions. The Unicorn represents the ability to be a good judge of character and the habit of taking a long-range point of view. Both of these characteristics help in trying to come to an agreement. A person who doesn't share our opinions is not our enemy. And it is a good reminder to consider whether we're looking for short-term gains or long-term improvement.
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