Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

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

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.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money