It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

The ultimate measured a man is not where he stands in marents of comfort, but whre he stands at times of challenge & contraversy.

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Bring ideas in and treat them royally,for one of them may be the king.

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

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.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

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

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.