Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

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.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Thereis all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.