It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

A teacher as a person is more important than a teacher as a technician. What he is has more effect than anything he does.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Maturityis the capacity to endure uncertainty.

You grow up the day you have first real laugh - at yourself

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

It'snot hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important