The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

The summit of happiness is reached when a person is ready to be what he is.

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

He whois unable to dance says the yard is stony.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain isnot due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you havethe power to revoke at any moment.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.