If you are distressed by anything external, the pain isnot due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you havethe power to revoke at any moment.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

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

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.