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.

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Theconventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

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

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.