The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.