The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.

You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you willlive in torment if you don't trust enough.

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.