Truths begin by a conflict with the police - and end by calling them in. Emil Cioran
Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude. William James
Life and mind are continuously in conflict with each other. I want happiness, security. I won't reach that by considerations of my mind; on the contrary they will lead to a certain despair of the inner person. Not what he thinks engages the artist, but what he feels. Bram van Velde
He acts without contact, instructs without meeting, guides without pointing. Desires do not conflict with Him, thoughts do not mingle with Him: His essence is without qualification (takyeef), His action without effort (takleef). Mansur Al-Hallaj
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws. Isaac Asimov
A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. Isaac Asimov