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.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

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

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

A language is like living skin itself.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.

Wisdomis what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.