A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

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

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

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

A man, when he burns, leaves only a handful of ashes. woman can hold him. the wind must blow him away.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

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

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.