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.

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,

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

A language is like living skin itself.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.