There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.

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

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Takecare, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you willforever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make adifference, if you choose to do so.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.