We owealmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

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.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony