Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

In aconflict, being willing to change allows you to move from a point of view toa viewing point a higher, moreexpansive place, from which you can see both sides.

To believein something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.