As a final incentive before giving up a

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Each time we read, a seed is sown for the future.

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our next-door neighbours.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

The first duty of love is to listen.