Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

Love is an act of faith and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.

Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Communicationis a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. Ifyou're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of everypart of your life.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.