If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

Allthings at first appear difficult.

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

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

A clever person turns great troubles into little ones andlittle ones into none at all.

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

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

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,

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.