No nation is so poor that it cannot afford to gie free speech

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

Assumptionof cooperative goals leads to viewing the conflict as a common problem to besolved for mutual benefit.

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

If wemanage conflict constructively, we harness its energy for creativity and development.

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.