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Definition of Paradox
Paradox

A tenet or proposition contrary to received opinion; an assertion or sentiment seemingly contradictory, or opposed to common sense; that which in appearance or terms is absurd, but yet may be true in fact.

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Paradox Quotations

I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.
Mother Teresa

In love the paradox occurs that two beings become one and yet remain two.
Erich Fromm

The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.
James A. Baldwin

The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his life even in order to keep it.
Gilbert K. Chesterton

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
Carl Rogers

Paradox Translations

paradox in Dutch is paradox
paradox in French is paradoxe, paradoxal
paradox in Italian is paradossale
paradox in Spanish is paradoja, paradojo

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