Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

Don'tjudge a book by its cover.

Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.