A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

People who can't admit they are part of the problem, willnever be part of its solution.

Theultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but hold hands.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...