I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

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,

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Nevercut what you can untie.

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.

Ignorancedoesn't kill you, but it does make you sweat a lot.

Nostrength within, no respect without.