It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

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.

Our errors are steps on the way.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

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

Kind wordscan be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Keep things 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

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.