Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

The property of power is to protect.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

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

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

Unresolved:A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.