He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

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

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

When you hear the word 'Invietable' watch out! An enemy of humanity has identified himself.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticatedcommunication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.