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

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

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

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.