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.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

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

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

When the defects of others are percieved with so much clarity, it is because one possesses with oneself.