Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

To effectivelycommunicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceivethe world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication withothers.

Astupid act entails doing the work twice over.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

It is mark of a good man not to know how to do an injury.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself