You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

Neversay more than is necessary.

There is no passion in life as intense as the desire to change someone else's draft.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

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

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

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Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.