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.

Thedeeper the waters are, the more still they run.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

They mayforget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.