Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

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,

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

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.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

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

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

When weblame, we give away our power.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.