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

If you can't love visible people, then how can u love invisible God. - Mother teresa

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

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

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.