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.

Nothing has happend to you unless you make much of it.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

In Prayer it is better to have a Heart without Words than words without a Heart.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.