The property of power is to protect.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

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

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

Prayer changes things by changing people.

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.