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Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

It seemedrather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticated communication, weoften suffer from a shortage of listeners.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

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

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Pleasant words are the food of love.