It is always possible to argue against an interpretation, to confront interpretations, to arbitrate between them and to seek for an agreement, even if this agreement remains beyond our reach.

Paul Ricoeur

Against Agreement Always Argue Between Beyond Confront Even Interpretation Interpretations Our Possible Reach Remains Seek Them

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