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.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Freedom demands respect for the freedom of others.

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.