Each time we read, a seed is sown for the future.

Compromise.Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our next-door neighbours.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Communicationis a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. Ifyou're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of everypart of your life.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.