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

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

He who is overcautious will accomplish little.

The first duty of love is to listen.

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.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.