I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

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

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Have adialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they alwaysstart out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference... a oneness and integration of the two opposingforces. Then the civil war is finished, and your e

All thingsat first appear difficult.

Skillin the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He canaccomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

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

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

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.