Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

If youcan make a man laugh, you can make him think and make him like and believeyou.

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.