Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but bystriking true.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

The split in you is clear. There is a part of you that knows what it shoulddo, and a part that does what it feels like doing.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.