Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Suspicion begets suspicion.

Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

The numberone goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain theirself-esteem.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

It seemedrather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticated communication, weoften suffer from a shortage of listeners.

Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerfuland the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.