The moment we demand that others must share our attitudes, values, and conclusions, we become tyrants.
A frog suddenly placed in water that is already boiling instinctively jumps out to avoid the intense heat.
A frog placed in cool, comfortable water that is slowly heated becomes accustomed to the increasing warmth and does not perceive the danger until it is too late.
The fact that we have rights does not make us happy or accomplished.
The fact that we live in a totalitarian despotism does not make us unhappy or unaccomplished.
We remain what we have accomplished.
