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.

Everytime we read, a seed is sown for the future.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Cheat me in the price but not in the goods i purchase.

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

They know enough who know how to learn.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

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

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

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,