Men are cruel, but man is kind.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

A man does not know what he is saying until he knows what he is not saying.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The property of power is to protect.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.