Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

It's good to shut up sometimes.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

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.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.